The Shadow Throne Age Rating: What Age Is It Right For?

Recommended Age:
12
+
Ideal for independent readers who enjoy suspenseful, fast-paced fantasy adventures with character-driven intrigue.

About the Book

Jaron leads Carthya into a war it cannot win against a coalition of neighboring kingdoms, and must use every bit of cleverness and reckless courage he has to prevent the destruction of everything and everyone he loves. The concluding volume of the original Ascendance trilogy is emotionally intense and action-packed, with genuine costs paid for victory.

Content Ratings

❤️
Moderate Romance
The main characters' relationship reaches a meaningful emotional resolution. Their bond is tender and central to the conclusion. Physical content does not exceed a kiss.
💡
Moderate Themes
The book confronts the true cost of war, the grief of losing people in a conflict of one's own making, and whether intelligence and courage can substitute for military strength against an overwhelming enemy.
⚔️
High Violence
Full-scale war with multiple armies, deaths, capture, and physical torture are depicted. Violence is the most intense in the trilogy.
The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen Book Cover
The Ascendance Series
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3
Engagement:
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Author:
Jennifer A. Nielsen
Genre:
Fantasy
Published:
2014
Page Count:
347
Ages:
12
+

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