Fantasy
Assassin's Apprentice
1995·414 pages
In a fantasy kingdom ravaged by emotion-draining raiders, bastard-born Fitz is raised as an outcast and secretly trained as a royal assassin.
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In a fantasy kingdom ravaged by emotion-draining raiders, bastard-born Fitz is raised as an outcast and secretly trained as a royal assassin.
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Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father's gruff stableman. He is treated like an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz's blood runs the magic Skill--and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face hi...
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Sexual content
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Brief references to adult-minor relationships and rape, with no on-page sexual scenes. References to rape, violence against women, and adult-minor relationships discussed, but not depicted on-page.
Violence & gore
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Frequent murders, attempted murders, poisoning, whipping, torture scene, war violence, and graphic animal deaths.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol consumption and alcoholism; recreational drug use, abuse, and addiction themes portrayed cautionarily.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Fantasy magic via mental 'Skill' for influence and 'Wit' for animal bonding; no occult rituals or summoning.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of classism, misogyny, ableism, monarchy politics, duty versus desire, and power dynamics in a royal court.
Self-harm / suicide
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Suicidal ideation, attempts, and references to suicide; depression and dysphoria depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Child abuse and neglect, parental abandonment, domestic abuse, emotional and physical abuse; graphic animal cruelty including multiple pet dog deaths. References to rape, violence against women, and adult-minor relationships discussed, but not depicted on-page.
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