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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Taylor Stephenson

Best Audio Story Yet

The author has done it again!!! I’ve read another of her series, so I was really excited to sink my teeth into another of her fantasy series. With her story, and the narration this is easily my favorite audible. The narrator did an absolutely phenomenal job bringing this story to life. I haven’t ever heard anyone do quite so many different vocals, and do them WELL.

This dark, intense, and highly action packed story is gripping from beginning to end. I picked it up and simply couldn’t put it down. It was a little raunchier than I was expecting, so I had to take some breaks. The main character can be a bit of a rake. I would have liked to see a little more character development, which may be happening in his next adventure.

All in all, I can’t wait to read the second book and find out what happens next.

 

Reviewed  by @taylorkstephenson

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Taylor Stephenson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author has done it again!!! I’ve read another of her series, so I was really excited to sink my teeth into another of her fantasy series.

This dark, intense, and highly action packed story is gripping from beginning to end. I picked it up and simply couldn’t put it down. It was a little raunchier than I was expecting, so I had to take some breaks. The main character can be a bit of a rake. I would have liked to see a little more character development, which may be happening in his next adventure.

All in all, I can’t wait to read the second book and find out what happens next.

Reviewed by @taylorkstephenson

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Amanda Glaspie

Captivating with a shocking ending. Following Ian Troy as he navigates how to save the kingdom from war and other powerful shinrees all while battling his own demons. This is a story that will have you wondering what’s next. Initially I struggled to get into the book but it didn’t take long that I found myself not wanting to stop listening. The narration was fantastic and helped be to tell the story. The character development was strong especially when you think you’ve figured out a character and it all changes. I am definitely ready for the next bookin this saga.

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Melissa Saxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ian Troy is a magic “Shinree” soldier who has freedom in a world where anyone who weilds magic is drugged and enslaved due to the destruction they can cause. The magic cost in this particular story is death of anything with life near the spell casted. People… trees… grass… everything. Ian learns this devastating fact on a major scale when he discovers the crown of stones.

However there is so much more to Ian’s Story as you meet the characters surrounding him and journey into a deep dark tunnel of secrets of his birth, his heritage and all the lies and manipulation that have plagued his entire existence.

This is the first book of a series exploring multiple races at war with one another for the same reason… its all about control. it begs the question can the races find a way to get along?

I’m very intrigued as the final chapter left me with my jaw hanging open at its ending that I wasn’t expecting.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Melissa Saxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ian Troy a magic shinree who has freedom in a world where anyone who can use magic is drugged and enslaved due to the destruction they can cause. the magic cost in this particular story is death of anything with life near the spell casted. People… trees… grass… everything and Ian learns this devastating fact on a major scale when he discovers the crown of stones.

However there is so much more to Ian’s Story as you meet the characters surrounding him and journey into a deep dark tunnel of secrets of his birth, his heritage and all the lies and manipulation that have plagued his entire existence.

This is the first book of a series exploring multiple races at war with one another for the same reason… its all about control. it begs the question can the races find a way to get along?

I’m very intrigued as the final chapter left me with my jaw hanging open at its ending that I wasn’t expecting.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Tatyana Turley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My rating 4 out of 5 stars

This novel is full of magic and adventure. The plot is intriguing with good and evil fighting to win. The scenes are descriptive and vivid in a movie like fashion. With a haunting past the main character Tory has to persevere in order to survive. This magical fantasy novel is sure to keep you wanting more!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jana Lewis

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was awesome and truly unique. The setup was clean, the magic system came with consequences and there is truly no “right side” of the war. It shows the complexity you find in a normal society. The book starts out a bit slow as you get to know the main character and get the setup for his history and what condition the world is in, but when it picks up, it is non-stop progression. There are also twists and turns I didn’t expect or see coming. The author definitely didn’t take it easy on these people! A great read for someone looking for an action-packed fantasy novel.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ian Troy was born to a race of magical people. His lineage was to be a soldier. He fought to drive the Langorians from the land. What heppens is a tragedy. Ten years later, will history repeat itself?

This book is full of intrigue that keeps you guessing where the story will lead. Battles being fought, who is truly an ally and who is a foe? I enjoyed reading this first book in the series and I will be picking up the next one.

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ian Troy is a Shinree, a race of magic addicts whom have been taken into slavery, drugged and made to forget their history, identities and their addictions, but Ian was brought up differently, he was brought up to be a soldier for Rella, a kingdom in a perpetual war, but underneath is an innate talent for wielding magic which he wishes he could use more, but the Queen forbids it, until one day, in the midst of the latest battle, there is an earthly upheaval and during the throes of it, Ian starts to feel the vibrations of magic nearby. As he searches for the item, Ian is unaware of the power he is about to unleash, so when he finds the Crown of Stones, all he can feel is the magic within it, the pleasure and the pain combine and block out all sense and all he wants to find is peace, so he casts using the magic he has found, however, it isn’t until afterwards that he realises the price that he has just paid to achieve that wish.

As the years pass, Ian is devoted to another addiction, regret, his regret for what happened and the losses he still feels, so he tries to drown the pain and the need to cast with wine, women and bounty hunting, but as he is chasing his latest target, he is confronted with something entirely different. He has been chasing this particular woman for what seems an age, however, when she finally confronts him, nothing is as it seems and he is thrown back into that seamless addiction he had ten years before, but this time, Ian is not sure that he can control, or curb it again, but that is not the only thing that has him worried, this encounter has made Ian sure that the Crown of Stones is being sought by another.

As he makes his way back across the realms to Rella, he encounters more than he bargains for in both the people and the places he travels through, but deception surrounds him, as does magic and that is the one thing that he does not want. Will Ian be able to get to the Crown of Stones before anyone else has the chance to use it with nefarious intent, or will the danger and his addiction prevail? This is a race against time through a fantasy land filled with adventure, bravery, truths, lies and most of all magic as one man has to face his demons head on in order to find the peace he truly desires.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Alexandra Leith

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Magic-Price is an epic fantasy. This is the first book in the series The Crown of Stones. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves fantastical journeys. My favorite epic fantasies are the LOTR series, the Hobbit and the Witcher. Which basically means I have pretty high standards with this genre, and Magic-Price DID NOT disappoint!

From the beginning Ian is in the thick of a losing war and he uses magic to do what must be done to stop it. However, using magic comes with a steep price and he must pay it. For 10 years Ian has been living with the guilt of his actions. Because of that he lives on the move and refuses to use magic. All of that quickly changes for Ian when he finds the woman he’s been bounty hunting. After this meeting Ian is forced onto a path that not only requires him to start using magic again, but to also face his past deeds.

To right his wrongs Ian must begin a journey into enemy lands with his two companions Jarryd and Malaq. Along the way they create a bond of friendship and face unimaginable burdens together. When the fate of the world rest in the trio’s hands they have to overcome all obstacles to save everyone.

This book was a page turner for me. I could not get enough. I absolutley loved it for the amazing world building and because the characters were written with great depth and intensity. I cannot wait to see what is in store for us in the next books!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by stephanie nicole

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All I can say about this book is wow. This author has given us a fantastic plot, tremendous characters, and an incredible world. The way that the author introduces us to thos world is amazing. We see every little detail through Ian’s eyes, and the details the author gives us makes your imagination run wild. I also personally love how this author introduces the magic in this series. It was introduced slowly, and in enough detail that it developed with the storyline. I personally love fantasy novels, and this one is definitely in the top fantasy novels that I have read. So if your looking for a great new fantasy full of magic, a new land, and great characters then look no further and pick this one up today.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Heather Goodman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a perfect blend of magic, suspense, action, and romance. It draws you in from the very first and keeps you guessing until the very last page. I can’t wait to read the next book to continue the journey with Ian. Be prepared to fall in love with the characters and feel for even the antagonist.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Stephanie Seeber

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ian Troy, a Shinree, was born and raised to protect the Rellan people. The Shinree have been enslaved for a long time by using a drug to suppress the ability to use magic. The Shinree people would become addicted to using magic and became a threat to others by pulling the life force (friend and foe alike) out of everything around them while using their magic. As the Rellan army and the future of Rella seems lost Ian finds the Crown of Stones amidst the battle and against the orders of the Rellan queen, he uses it to end the war killing everyone around him, including the queen and all of the Rellan soldiers. Ian hides the Crown of Stones to prevent him or anyone else using the power of the Crown. Ten Years later he is still trying to cope with that decision by isolating himself. He is forced to use magic again when he runs into an unlikely assassin and they Crown has been taken and the lands he has tried for so long to protect is in danger once again.

I really wanted to enjoy this book. The thought of it was intriguing and I was interested in where the story would take. However, I had a really hard time being engaged in this book. It wasn’t that nothing was happening because there definitely was a lot of things going on throughout the book, but I struggled to not fall asleep every time I started reading this book. It didn’t really start engaging me until the last few chapters. This is the first in this series and I will probably not continue which is kind of disappointing.

I am sure there are a group of people that would enjoy reading this book. I read a lot of books and different genres and this one just was not for me. It took me much longer than normal to read. It took well over a week which is very unusual for me even being 500 pages.

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The Crown Of Stones Magic Price by C.L. Schneider Review by Michelle Marlow

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a little out of my comfort bubble as I typically strive for fantasy with a female driven main character. I am so glad I decided to try something new out!

Ian Troy being that he is a bounty hunter and so grief stricken I love him. He really did give me some of “The Witcher” vibes but more emotion driven. The world building in this is fantastic and the characters aren’t many I have come by!

You could feel every character’s emotion and tell they truly meant how they felt. And It was a never ending ride of true action fantasy.

I read it fairly quickly and cannot wait to pick up the next!

 

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Dani Honeycutt

Astounding performance and a great book
Overall 4 out of 5 stars
Performance 5 out of 5 stars
Story 4 out of 5 stars

I fell in love with the various voices of the actor. He did a fabulous job making this audiobook relaistic and knowing when a different character was speaking. That makes an audiobook 100% better because of the performance. The book was packed with adventure, thrill, and passion. The twists and turns in the storyline kept me listening for hours. I just couldn’t stop. There is something happening in every single chapter. I never thought it would turn out the way it did. I can’t wait for book 2!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jessica Phillips

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this one. Between the characters, the use of magic and the world in which it transported me to… I can’t decide what I enjoyed more.
But I am leaning more toward the amazing world building of this story… it felt real.
Ian Troy, a Shinree, addicted to his magic he is born to fight in a longstanding war, and goes against orders and uses the Crown of Stone to end the war. It comes with a huge price tag and destroyed lives.
He casts himself into exile for 10 years and even though he refrains from using magic, he turns to wine to help with that addiction.
I enjoyed his character and his development over the course of the book. Excided to get book 2 to continue with this tale.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Ashley Hasting

Just like we all learned from Once Upon A Time, all magic comes with a price. With the main character of this story, he truly had a price to pay with the crown stone he came upon and used in anger 10 years past. He now has to help his people as well as the citizens for magic is beyond the horizon about to be used for evil. There are many dramas with family, enemies, friends, and mutual acquaintances, and every single one is great to listen to. If you like reading about magic, try this one out!

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

C.L. Schneider did an amazing job spinning this tale! Book one in the series and she had me HOOKED. A more modern take on the magic fantasy but with such an amazing plot and characters. I loved reading this book and couldn’t put it down. I felt like I was actually there with the descriptive way she explained places and I loved the little escape this book brought for me! So well thought out! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for this style of book and can’t wait to read the rest of them!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book started like it was going to be a fast paced adventure novel then kinda slow down to a crawl for a while. However I am glad I stuck with it. The way the author treats magic is so different from other fantasy novels I have read. The world created is definitely worth learning about. Each character is very well detailed and is very involved throughout the whole of the story. I would definitely like to read book two. The only draw back was one of the main characters, Ian, was a bit of a woah is me kinda guy and that doesn’t make for a really great hero. All in all though definitely worth the read.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Santana Hicks

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ian Troy is a ‘Shinree’ (witch), whose whole existence is frowned upon. The Shinree’s magic, considered dangerous was shut down by feeding them drugs. Ian was not one of them. The desire to cast was strong within him but he refused until he found an ancient artifact, the Crown of Stones. With a war raging on for a very long time, Ian felt as if magic will solve it. With power emanating from the Crown, Ian gives in and cast a spell to end the war. Unfortunately, all magic comes with a price and the price was steep.

Ten years later, Ian still struggles day to day with what he had done years prior, refusing to acknowledge magic and drowning his sorrows. One day he is visited by what seems to be another Shinree and that day he so long to forgets, seems to be coming back. Addiction once again resurfacing.

This book had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The author was very detail oriented. It was as if I was in the world myself. Pack filled with action, you will not regret this adventure.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Allyson Ware

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Allyson Ware

When I picked up this book, I expected to fall in love with it. I’m not going to lie, it took me some time to really dig into. Once I got through the copious depiction, I fell in love. This novel reminded me of A Game of Thrones. The amount of detail in the characters and world-building really made this book come to life.

I would recommend this book to any fantasy lover and those that crave the thorough detail and explanations. It is not necessarily a quick read until you get to the heart and sole of the action. If you can make it through that, I can assure you that you will want to pick it up and read it again and again and again.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Shelly Kittell

WoW! I read this as a book but listening to it narrated to it to a whole new level. The narration was phenomenal. The narrators had the attitudes of the characters down to a t. They were just as I had imagined them. I felt that the characters were even more relatable hearing them performed. The author has such a way of writing that her books are guaranteed to be full of sass, spunk and adventure. Not normally a fantasy fan, I have become one with this author, I will be reading more of this series, hopefully listening. The story was fun and full of adventure. The descriptions kept me going and rolling with chuckling laughter and “ew”. I recommend this story for just flat out anyone looking for a good adventure. You’ll love it.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was one of the most unique stories I’ve read. I loved the action that started with bodies squishing underfoot and just got better from there. (Don’t worry, it’s fantasy, not horror). For battle scenes, it kept my interest and intrigue going. The characters were very well-written. You just felt the emotions running throughout the story. They were also relatable in their own way. The plot has a few glitchy spots but it still ran smooth enough that I hated stopping when life called to disturb my reading. Sleeps a little overated for a book as good as this, right? I’m going to suggest you go ahead and give this series a go. Pretty darn good series and I highly recommend it.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Corine Lombardi

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is good if new to the genre of fantasy.
It is very gripping from the very beginning.
It has a very basic plot of good verses evil fueled with the use of magic.
The main character lives in a world of devastation consumed with magic and grief.
Will the world survive?
There is only one point of view which I refreshing.
This is an easy read with just enough spice.
A fresh story of regret, magic and sacrifice.
Ian is a character that you want to hold close and become friends with the power resonates off the pages.
Before you know it your looking for more.
As the first book I am looking forward to the rest of this series.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Bridget McCullough

This book started off a bit slow but I was quickly engulfed in the story. Great writing and good characters. I was a little put off by the main character at first but he quickly grew on me as he worked to confront his past. The world building in this book was phenomenal. Overall I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to dive into the next one.

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

I really loved listening to this story….action, suspense and magic all rolled up into a great adventure. This story follows Ian Troy, who is a bounty hunter. Years after a war… he still tries to forget with so much loss…but the enemy is always close behind…

This was a great fantasy story and the narrator was fantastic as well and I felt like I was more in the story then just listening 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Sunday Barnaby

The Crown of Stones: Magic Price by C.L. Schneider 

Narrated by Joey S. Bosco

Five  Stars

This is the first book in the Crown of Stones trilogy. Magic Price is the amazing beginning of this awesome series. Ian Troy is a Soldier Shinree. When he finds and uses the Crown Of Stones, his life spins out of control. After ten years of running, he must make a difficult decision to lead the resistance and learn to harness the magic to save the Realm and his people, the Shinree. He learns the truths about his heritage. The world that Schneider created with this trilogy is truly brilliant, so detailed it feels like you are part of what’s happening and can personally interact with the characters because you know them so well. 

This is the first book I have listened to by this narrator. He really makes the story amazingly lifelike. I enjoyed his voice and inflections of the different characters. I have read these books before I got the Audiobook, but I appreciate the story more with the audio. I recommend this trilogy to anyone who loves sci-fi, fantasy or just plain action adventure. I suggest if you’re going to read it start at the beginning with The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price, Magic-Scars and finally Magic-Borne. This series is amazing and magical!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Moriah Venable

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ian Troy, is a Shinree, a race that has an addiction to magic. To put an end to the long brutal war, Ian defies orders by his Queen and uses an ancient relic called the Crown of Stones which comes at a heavy price.

Years pass and Ian is still filled with regret while suppressing his urges with wine, he tries to leave the past behind. An encounter with an assassin brings him back to the fold when the realm becomes in danger again.

There is a race to control the Crown of Stone, and Ian becomes involved once more. It becomes more clear what Ian has to do: use the power he fears the most.

I went into this thinking it was going to be a slow start but it wasn’t slow at all. I really liked Ian’s character and was surprised when he went against orders and did something that had last effects, even a decade later and how he was still struggling not only with himself as a person but with the war and the consequences of his choice.

I am looking forward to reading the next novel in the series.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Rebecca Hill

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed how the story drew me in from the beginning. It was a wonderful tale about good versus evil. But are things really so black and white? As we delve into the story and into Ian Troy’s life l, we discover there is much more gray than we could imagine and that things aren’t always cut and dry. I recommend this book that will make you think. I also recommend 18 plus due to sexual stuff and violence.

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