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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
After killing the leader of a clan of assassins and falling in love with his heir, a young sorceress discovers she is the one person to bring down the evil Empire that has been oppressing her people for centuries, and now, in the heart of the Empire, Ileni herself is the deadliest weapon the assassins have ever had.
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Is Death marked appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
A young sorceress infiltrates an oppressive Empire after killing an assassin leader and falling for his heir. Contains fantasy violence including assassination and battle, romantic tension with kissing and fade-to-black intimacy, manipulation, and political intrigue.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the forbidden romance between a sorceress spy and an assassin heir, plus the high-stakes political intrigue and magic.