A young assassin competes in a deadly contest to become the king's champion in a fantasy realm.
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A young assassin competes in a deadly contest to become the king's champion in a fantasy realm.
Throne of Glass investigates the struggles, holy and profane, of the Umayyad régime from 695 to 715. In the process, it proposes new interpretations for the Qur'anic chapters 12, 19, 27, 28, 32, 37, and 38.The Umayyads had justified their rule by claiming the inheritance of the Biblical kings and prophets. That claim did not go unchallenged. The most fundamental challenge was that of Ibn al-Ash'ath, the sunnî revolution.At stake was whether the Commander of the Believers was the sole conduit of ...
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Moderate romantic tension with some fade-to-black intimate scenes. Sexual threats or coercion in backstory context.
Frequent violent scenes including battles, assassinations, and some graphic injuries.
Mild profanity used occasionally throughout the story.
Brief mentions of alcohol consumption in social settings.
Minor representation with secondary characters identifying as LGBTQIA+.
Brief references to fictional deities and rituals.
Central magic system with spellcasting and supernatural elements.
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Themes of monarchy, rebellion, and power struggles are recurring.
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Depictions of slavery, imprisonment, and systemic cruelty are central. Sexual threats or coercion in backstory context.
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