The Traitor's Game (The Traitor's Game, Book One)
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377 pages · Released Feb 27, 2018 · Scholastic Inc.
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The Traitor's Game is a fast-paced YA fantasy with action and political intrigue that appeals to older teens. Violence is present but not graphic—sword combat, some injuries, and character deaths occur within a war/rebellion context. The story emphasizes themes of loyalty, choice, and moral complexity as characters navigate conflicting allegiances. Minimal profanity and sexual content, with strong character development and meaningful relationships driving the plot alongside adventure.
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Hearts and loyalties collide in this electrifying new YA series from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen. Jennifer A. Nielsen's New York Times bestseller The Traitor's Game, which Entertainment Weekly called "the next big YA fantasy," is perfect for fans of the Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard and... Hearts and loyalties collide in this electrifying new YA series from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen. Jennifer A. Nielsen's New York Times bestseller The Traitor's Game, which Entertainment Weekly called "the next big YA fantasy," is perfect for fans of the Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard and the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Kestra Dallisor has spent three years in exile in the Lava Fields, but that won't stop her from being drawn back into her father's palace politics. He's second-in-command to the cruel king, Lord Endrick, which makes Kestra a valuable bargaining chip. A group of rebels knows this -- and they snatch Kestra from her carriage as she reluctantly travels home.The kidnappers want her to retrieve the lost Olden Blade, the only object that can destroy the king, but Kestra is not the obedient captive they expected. One of the rebels, Simon, has his hands full as Kestra tries to foil their plot, by any means necessary. As motives shift and secrets emerge, both have to decide what -- and who -- it is they're fighting for.
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- Young Adult Fiction
- Not Diverse Characters
- Unloveable Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Plot driven
- Character driven
- Strong Character Development
- Adventurous
- tense
- dark
- Fantasy
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ISBN 9781338045390 · Scholastic Inc.