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SEVEN DEADLY THORNS

Amber Hamilton

An assassin has seven days to hunt and kill his prey; if he doesn’t, he will die as well. (Ages 16 to 18)

Ages 15+Source checked

Why this age? Older-teen fantasy themes include recurring danger, fantasy violence, death-related stakes, betrayal, and a substantial romantic storyline; treatment appears more intense than typical middle-grade fantasy. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age15+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death is present as a consequence of the plot.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Minor injury descriptions standard for the genre.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild coarse language or insults may appear, without strong profanity being a major feature.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

The book appears to include some LGBTQIA-inclusive character dynamics, but these do not seem to be the central focus.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Romance is a substantial part of the fantasy story, with attraction, emotional tension, and relationship development alongside the main plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Includes tense situations and dark fantasy atmosphere.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Romantic intimacy appears limited to non-explicit content; there is no indication of graphic sexual activity.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Features fantasy combat and peril.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently display bravery in adversity.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Features imaginative world-building.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The story presents some variety in character backgrounds and identities, though diversity is not its primary subject.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on creative narrative and vocabulary.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Acts of empathy are pivotal to character arcs.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of resilience and moral growth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show development and agency.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in SEVEN DEADLY THORNS would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in SEVEN DEADLY THORNS, and what caused that change?
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