Assassin's Apprentice
Readers rate it 4.2 (1.5K on Hardcover)
480 pages · Released 1996 · Voyager
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Assassin's Apprentice parent’s guide: what’s inside
LGBTQ+ themes
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A note for parents
Assassin's Apprentice is a character-driven dark fantasy following a young protagonist's coming-of-age in a harsh world. While it contains some violence, mature themes, and emotional trauma appropriate to its serious tone, these elements are not graphic or gratuitous. The story rewards resilience, loyalty, and empathy, with complex mentors who model growth and moral reasoning despite their flawed circumstances.
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Fantasy-roman. Fantasy-roman.
Shelved under
- American fiction
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- A mix driven
- Character driven
- Diverse Characters
- Unloveable Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Plot driven
- slow-paced
- Adventurous
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ISBN 9780006480099 · Voyager