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Synopsis
Six centuries ago, the alien Curosa imparted the wisdom of their dying race to Adrian Sawyer and gifted him with three massive intergalactic ships to spread the Curosa Truth across the starways. But now two ships, City of Diamond and City of Opal, have lost their original purpose and struggle for political dominance and the Sawyer Crown.
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Is City of Diamond appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This classic space opera involves political intrigue and power struggles between massive starships over centuries. Some moderate violence related to political conflict is likely, but the focus is on dynastic drama and the legacy of an ancient alien race.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include political violence and war.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love big-scale space politics and mysteries about ancient alien civilizations will enjoy this epic story of warring starship cities.