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The Prisoner's Throne

Holly Black

Ages 15–18

Readers rate it 3.8 (144 on Hardcover)

356 pages · Released Mar 5, 2024

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Educational value

A note for parents

This is the dark, complex conclusion to Holly Black's Stolen Heir duology, featuring morally grey characters navigating war, imprisonment, and impossible choices in a fae fantasy world. The book contains significant violence, emotional trauma, and mature themes including betrayal and consequential decision-making that require emotional maturity to process. While it offers themes about loyalty and sacrifice, the "blood-soaked" conclusion and dark tone make it most suitable for older teens who have engaged with Black's previous works.

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From the publisher

An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame. Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude willing to us... An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame. Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude willing to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, Oak will have to decide whether to attempt regaining the trust of the girl he’s always loved or to remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign—even if it means ending Wren, too.

 With a new war looming on the horizon and treachery lurking in every corner, neither Oak’s guile nor his wit will be enough to keep everyone he loves alive. It’s just a question of whom he will doom. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black comes the stunning blood-soaked conclusion to the Stolen Heir duology.

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  • Young adult fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy
  • Young adult fiction, fantasy, contemporary
  • Strong Character Development
  • A mix driven
  • Loveable Characters
  • Diverse Characters
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Unloveable Characters
  • Weak Character Development
  • Character driven
  • Plot driven
  • Adventurous

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