Of Princes and Poisons — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Once there were ten.
Ten goddess-touched girls were born. Each was blessed—or cursed—with a unique power that set them apart. As part of an ancient ritual called the Culling, they were supposed to fight to the death in the arena until only one survived. That girl would marry the prince and ascend to the throne. Now only four girls remain.
Power in her blood.
Monroe Benson is one of the lucky ones. With fire at her fingertips, she survived the arena and the intrigues of the palace. Now she’s turned her back on her destiny, choosing to throw in her lot with the rebellion seeking to overturn the Erydian rulers. Monroe has never wanted the throne. She knows that her future lies elsewhere, but first she’ll have to convince the rebels to believe her.
A traitorous heart.
Monroe thought Cohen was one of the few good things about the Culling. She believed that he would have made a good ruler, but that doesn’t mean that she wanted to sit beside him on the throne. And now, she finds herself drawn to a rebel leader. A man with secrets of his own. In the end, Monroe will have to trust in more than her power or even her heart if she’s to forge her own path and find her freedom.
Frequently asked questions
Is Of Princes and Poisons appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes themes of violence, specifically related to an ancient ritual called the Culling where girls are supposed to fight to the death in an arena. Content warnings mention violence, murder, and poison. The book's premise involves a deadly competition among girls, which could be considered frightening. The context of fighting to the death and the associated themes of violence contribute to a potentially scary atmosphere.
Does Of Princes and Poisons have violence?
The book includes themes of violence, specifically related to an ancient ritual called the Culling where girls are supposed to fight to the death in an arena. Content warnings mention violence, murder, and poison.
Does Of Princes and Poisons have scary content?
The book's premise involves a deadly competition among girls, which could be considered frightening. The context of fighting to the death and the associated themes of violence contribute to a potentially scary atmosphere.
Does Of Princes and Poisons have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes in the narrative of 'Of Princes and Poisons'.
Does Of Princes and Poisons have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are indicated in the narrative of 'Of Princes and Poisons'. The search results do not mention race as a central theme or plot point.
Does Of Princes and Poisons have profanity?
The content warnings for the book include profanity, indicating that some level of strong language is present. Specific examples from the text are not detailed in the search results.
Does Of Princes and Poisons have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate any discussion of climate-related topics.
Does Of Princes and Poisons have sexual identity?
The search results indicate that the book contains explicit sexual content, as it is noted that the series is for mature audiences and includes references to sexual themes. However, specific examples from the text are not provided.
Does Of Princes and Poisons have gender roles?
The narrative involves a competition among ten goddess-touched girls, which may reflect traditional gender roles in terms of female rivalry and societal expectations regarding marriage and power. However, the framing of these roles is not explicitly detailed in the search results.
Does Of Princes and Poisons have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative based on the search results. The references to LGBTQ+ content are related to other works and not specific to 'Of Princes and Poisons'.
