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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2012 | Grades 5-up
Gr 9 Up—Khemri is one of the newest Princes of the Empire and as yet unaware that mortal peril accompanies the luxuries, servants, and technological augmentations that come with his rank. The intergalactic Empire is directed by the Imperial Mind but run by millions of Princes who all compete to become the next Emperor. First among Khemri's servants is his Master of Assassins, Haddad, who guides and protects him on his first journey to the Naval Academy...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2012
Nix’s gaming-inspired, sci-fi fantasy is a pleasing mix of high-adventure space drama, total bunkum (e.g., "it’s functioning on the tertiary backup level, without a holo…"), and wry, boyish charm. Khemri’s coming-of-age story begins with his emergence from years of genetic and technical "remaking" to take up his title of Prince. But he’s only one of millions of Princes in the Empire, and immediately finds t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Khemri's coming-of-age story begins with his emergence from years of genetic and technical "remaking" to take up his title of Pr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on June 1, 2012
In this fascinating page-turner, Prince Khemri must not only defeat his enemies, he must also discover the hidden workings of the Empire. Readers will appreciate the stark and well-drawn contrast between Khemri’s competitive, technolo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More