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A Confusion of Princes

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You’d think being a privileged Prince in a vast intergalactic empire would be about as good as it gets.

But it isn’t as great as it sounds. For one thing, Princes are always in danger. Their greatest threat? Other Princes. Khemri discovers that the moment he is proclaimed a Prince.

He also discovers mysteries within the hidden workings of the Empire. Dispatched on a secret mission, Khemri comes across the ruins of a space battle. In the midst of it, he meets a young woman called Raine who will challenge his view of the Empire, of Princes, and of himself.

This extraordinary coming-of-age tale, by storyteller nonpareil Garth Nix, is original, thrilling, and triumphant. 
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 19 reviews)

Mia ★★★★★

I’ve always had a soft spot for space operas that don’t take themselves too seriously, and this one nails it. The way it flips the “chosen one” trope—where being a Prince means constant assassination attempts—kept me turning pages way past my bedtime.

Evelyn L. ★★★★★

The pacing is relentless—every chapter throws Khemri into some new assassination attempt or political trap, and I couldn’t put it down. The world-building around the Princes’ enhanced bodies and the empire’s tech feels genuinely original, not just another space opera backdrop.

Avery W. ★★★★★

The way this book flips the "chosen one" trope on its head is brilliant—Kavanagh's constant near-death moments kept me flipping pages well past midnight. The world-building around the Princes' enhanced abilities is intricate but never feels like a info-dump. Definitely worth picking up if you want s