
A boy discovers hidden power and secrets, challenging a looming revolution.
Beau, a reluctant heir, is trapped in his father's power games until a mysterious girl reveals hidden truths. As they join forces with a runaway, they confront dark forces threatening their land. Can Beau transform from pawn to player and save his world before it's too late?
A boy who underestimates his power . . . A girl with a gift long thought lost . . . A Land ready for revolution . . . The heir to the Land should be strong. Fierce. Ruthless. At least, that’s what Beau’s father has been telling him his whole life, since Beau is the exact opposite of what the heir should be. With little control over his future, Beau is kept locked away, just another pawn in his father’s quest for ultimate power.That is, until Beau meets a girl who shows him the secrets his father has kept hidden. For the first time, Beau begins to question everything he’s ever been told and sets off in search of a rebel who might hold the key to setting things right. Teaming up with a fiery runaway boy, their mission quickly turns into something far greater as sinister forces long lurking in the shadows prepare to make their final move–no matter what the cost. But it just might be Beau who wields the power he seeks . . . if he can go from pawn to player before the Land tears itself apart.
What families may want to know
Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.
Violence
There are some battle scenes that involve the use of explosive bombs. **Spoiler alert** A character is killed in a sword fight.
Abuse
The rulers are forcing children to work for the kingdom under poor living conditions: little food, dirty sleeping arrangements.
The story's characters have strong connections to the story's invented board game, Fist. What are the character traits of Beau, Cressi, and Nate?
Many characters are not who they seem. What was your reaction to Himself, Barger, and Doone?
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