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Prince Amir lives in a lavish and beautiful cage. He lives in a palace with hundreds of his brothers, all barred by law from ever leaving the palace until he, or one of his brothers, becomes the next Sultan. Living under constant threat of death at the hands of his scheming brothers, Amir has chosen a life of solitude and study. His scholarly and alchemical pursuits bring him under suspicion when his brothers begin to die from seemingly supernatural means. Amir finds himself thrown together with his brother Erik, the son of a barbarian princess. Together they must discover the dark secret that is stalking the halls of their golden cage.
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July 27, 2008: I grew up reading the likes of Robin Mckinley, and she hooked me on self actualized characters. The main character and supporting are well developed. More importantly this books covers an aspect of harem life that few authors tackle: the perspective of the children, specifically the princes.