Highlight 26: The Grace of Kings” by Ken Liu

Books That Burn

This month we’re discussing “The Grace of Kings” by Ken Liu, the first book of the Dandelion Dynasty.

• PUBLISHER: Saga Press

• YEAR: 2015

• LENGTH: 640 pages

• AGE: Adult

• GENRE: Fantasy

• RECOMMENDED: Highly

Topic 1: Intimidation/Murder. Begins at (1:35), CW for poison, injury detail, torture, suicide, murder, animal death.

Topic 2: Sexism. Begins at (18:25), CW for sexism, rape.

Topic 3: Slavery. Begins at (33:22), CW for slavery, murder.

Promo for Another Pass; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (42:52).

Book TW for sexism, misogyny, pregnancy, excrement, blood (graphic), gore (graphic), violence (graphic), fire/fire injury, genocide, suicide, torture, self harm, child abuse (graphic), animal cruelty, cannibalism, murder, child death, death (graphic).

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