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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