Rich asked this question about Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders, #1):
Would this be suitable for my 10 year old to read? His reading level is very advanced so i am not worried about the reading difficulty. I am concerned about adult themes,;minor swearing and violence is ok but graphic sex or violence etc not good. Any thoughts?
Adam Lane The book's not too heavy on the swearing off the top of my head, but there's at least two instances of fairly graphic sex in the book, one of which is…moreThe book's not too heavy on the swearing off the top of my head, but there's at least two instances of fairly graphic sex in the book, one of which is in a brothel, which might take some explaining!

It's your call of course, but I'd personally give it a year or two.(less)
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