Questions About Finnikin of the Rock (Lumatere Chronicles, #1)

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Does this book contain swearing and/or sexual content? Because if it doesn't, it sounds like my kind of book; and I'm really hoping it is!!!

E. Jamieson Only a little swearing, but there is some very odd sexual content. At times the author seems very shy of anything sexual, like an extremely awkward co…moreOnly a little swearing, but there is some very odd sexual content. At times the author seems very shy of anything sexual, like an extremely awkward conversation between a girl and some men about her period. There is an attempted rape, but I believe the other answer that says "it is not graphic" is very true. At other times, talking of sexual abuse seems to be normal and the characters are unabashed about it. It's a little weird, but to answer your original question, there is both swearing and sexual content although not graphic and the swearing is rare and much lighter than other books. (less)

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Is this a book for adults or teen? THANKXXX

Avaminn F'nett It's marketed as YA but is almost as mature as Game of Thrones. I'd say 14+. It's got quite a bit of violence, mention of rape, and later books in the…moreIt's marketed as YA but is almost as mature as Game of Thrones. I'd say 14+. It's got quite a bit of violence, mention of rape, and later books in the series have non-explicit sex scenes.(less)

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Does any romance get in the way of the plot/story?

Meli Montes in no way :) romance is a very small part of the book

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Is this book anything like An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir?

Leticia From what I know of An Ember in The Ashes, which isn't all that much, not really. But it's still a great trilogy! …moreFrom what I know of An Ember in The Ashes, which isn't all that much, not really. But it's still a great trilogy! (less)

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What POV is this book told from? Or is it not even a narrative?

Shaylin For this book, it's mostly following Finnikin, the protagonist, and his POV, but occasionally switches to Froi (a supporting character), and possibly …moreFor this book, it's mostly following Finnikin, the protagonist, and his POV, but occasionally switches to Froi (a supporting character), and possibly one or two other people, but only for a few pages here and there. It's a 3rd person limited POV if I remember my literature classes correctly.(less)

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