Questions About The Privilege of the Sword (Riverside, #2)

by Ellen Kushner (Goodreads Author)

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Is this book ok for younger readers (10-13ish)?

Ariel This is not a children's or YA book. Although it is a coming-of-age story, it is set in an adult world, and one of the major themes is how (YAish) rom…moreThis is not a children's or YA book. Although it is a coming-of-age story, it is set in an adult world, and one of the major themes is how (YAish) romanticized versions of love, sex, and marriage don't reflect reality. To be specific, this book contains a little bit of violence and drug use, (mostly) alluded-to orgies and child prostitution, some on-screen-although-fairly-tame sex, and one on-screen rape scene; a good portion of the book is devoted to the social implications of the latter. Even if it is appropriate for a younger audience, I don't think most younger readers would find the political and manners content interesting.(less)

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