
In a divided society, Jessamy competes in deadly games, navigating class prejudice, family loyalties, and budding romance amid epic fantasy adventures.
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In a divided society, Jessamy competes in deadly games, navigating class prejudice, family loyalties, and budding romance amid epic fantasy adventures.
In this thrilling sequel to World Fantasy Award finalist Kate Elliott's bestselling young adult debut Court of Fives , a girl immersed in a high-stakes competition holds the fate of a kingdom in her hands. Jessamy is moving up the ranks of the Fives--the complex athletic contest favored by the lowliest Commoners and the loftiest Patrons in her embattled kingdom. Pitted against far more formidable adversaries, success is Jes's only option, as her prize money is essential to keeping her hidden fam...
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Mild romantic tension and kissing; no explicit scenes. Implied sexual threats of coercion in a patriarchal society.
Frequent intense fights, battles, and game-related injuries with some graphic descriptions of wounds and deaths.
Occasional mild swearing.
Brief mentions of alcohol in social settings.
No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Cultural rituals and oracles play a recurring role in the society's traditions.
Fantasy magic involving shadows and ancient tombs; some ritualistic elements.
No evidence found in available sources.
Central themes of social class divisions, racial prejudice, and resistance against oppression.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Systemic slavery, family separations, and societal cruelty are key plot elements. Implied sexual threats of coercion in a patriarchal society.
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