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Death (5 reviewers), Confinement (4 reviewers), Torture (4 reviewers), Physical abuse (3 reviewers), Blood (3 reviewers), Child death (2 reviewers), Self harm (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Murder (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Animal cruelty (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Drug abuse (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Rape (1 reviewer), Forced institutionalization (1 reviewer), Medical content (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Death of parent (1 reviewer)Moderate
Blood (4 reviewers), Death of parent (4 reviewers), Child abuse (2 reviewers), Death (2 reviewers), Drug abuse (2 reviewers), Self harm (2 reviewers), Slavery (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Rape (1 reviewer), Sexual violence (1 reviewer), Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), Vomit (1 reviewer), Police brutality (1 reviewer), Medical content (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Minor
Self harm (3 reviewers), Rape (2 reviewers), Sexual assault (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Animal cruelty (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Torture (1 reviewer), Vomit (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 72%
dark 72%
mysterious 63%
tense 54%
emotional 40%
challenging 31%
hopeful 18%
sad 13%
dark 72%
mysterious 63%
tense 54%
emotional 40%
challenging 31%
hopeful 18%
sad 13%
Pace
medium 72%
fast 22%
slow 4%
fast 22%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 89% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21%Average rating
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Seventeen-year-old Kiva Meridan has spent the last ten years fighting for survival in the notorious death prison, Zalindov, working as the prison healer.
When the Rebel Queen is captured, Kiva is charged with keeping the terminally ill woman alive long enough for her to undergo the Trial by Ordeal: a series of elemental challenges against the torments of air, fire, water, and earth, assigned to only the most dangerous of criminals.
Then a coded message from Kiva’s family arrives, containing a single order: “Don’t let her die. We are coming.” Aware that the Trials will kill the sickly queen, Kiva risks her own life to volunteer in her place. If she succeeds, both she and the queen will be granted their freedom.
But no one has ever survived.
With an incurable plague sweeping Zalindov, a mysterious new inmate fighting for Kiva’s heart, and a prison rebellion brewing, Kiva can’t escape the terrible feeling that her trials have only just begun.
From bestselling author Lynette Noni comes a dark, thrilling YA fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Sabaa Tahir.
When the Rebel Queen is captured, Kiva is charged with keeping the terminally ill woman alive long enough for her to undergo the Trial by Ordeal: a series of elemental challenges against the torments of air, fire, water, and earth, assigned to only the most dangerous of criminals.
Then a coded message from Kiva’s family arrives, containing a single order: “Don’t let her die. We are coming.” Aware that the Trials will kill the sickly queen, Kiva risks her own life to volunteer in her place. If she succeeds, both she and the queen will be granted their freedom.
But no one has ever survived.
With an incurable plague sweeping Zalindov, a mysterious new inmate fighting for Kiva’s heart, and a prison rebellion brewing, Kiva can’t escape the terrible feeling that her trials have only just begun.
From bestselling author Lynette Noni comes a dark, thrilling YA fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Sabaa Tahir.
Buy The Prison Healer
United States
Bookshop US
Other countries
Bookshop UK
Blackwell's
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
Seventeen-year-old Kiva Meridan has spent the last ten years fighting for survival in the notorious death prison, Zalindov, working as the prison healer.
When the Rebel Queen is captured, Kiva is charged with keeping the terminally ill woman alive long enough for her to undergo the Trial by Ordeal: a series of elemental challenges against the torments of air, fire, water, and earth, assigned to only the most dangerous of criminals.
Then a coded message from Kiva’s family arrives, containing a single order: “Don’t let her die. We are coming.” Aware that the Trials will kill the sickly queen, Kiva risks her own life to volunteer in her place. If she succeeds, both she and the queen will be granted their freedom.
But no one has ever survived.
With an incurable plague sweeping Zalindov, a mysterious new inmate fighting for Kiva’s heart, and a prison rebellion brewing, Kiva can’t escape the terrible feeling that her trials have only just begun.
From bestselling author Lynette Noni comes a dark, thrilling YA fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Sabaa Tahir.
When the Rebel Queen is captured, Kiva is charged with keeping the terminally ill woman alive long enough for her to undergo the Trial by Ordeal: a series of elemental challenges against the torments of air, fire, water, and earth, assigned to only the most dangerous of criminals.
Then a coded message from Kiva’s family arrives, containing a single order: “Don’t let her die. We are coming.” Aware that the Trials will kill the sickly queen, Kiva risks her own life to volunteer in her place. If she succeeds, both she and the queen will be granted their freedom.
But no one has ever survived.
With an incurable plague sweeping Zalindov, a mysterious new inmate fighting for Kiva’s heart, and a prison rebellion brewing, Kiva can’t escape the terrible feeling that her trials have only just begun.
From bestselling author Lynette Noni comes a dark, thrilling YA fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Sabaa Tahir.
What the community thinks
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Death (5 reviewers), Confinement (4 reviewers), Torture (4 reviewers), Physical abuse (3 reviewers), Blood (3 reviewers), Child death (2 reviewers), Self harm (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Murder (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Animal cruelty (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Drug abuse (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Rape (1 reviewer), Forced institutionalization (1 reviewer), Medical content (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Death of parent (1 reviewer)Moderate
Blood (4 reviewers), Death of parent (4 reviewers), Child abuse (2 reviewers), Death (2 reviewers), Drug abuse (2 reviewers), Self harm (2 reviewers), Slavery (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Rape (1 reviewer), Sexual violence (1 reviewer), Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), Vomit (1 reviewer), Police brutality (1 reviewer), Medical content (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Minor
Self harm (3 reviewers), Rape (2 reviewers), Sexual assault (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Animal cruelty (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Torture (1 reviewer), Vomit (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 72%
dark 72%
mysterious 63%
tense 54%
emotional 40%
challenging 31%
hopeful 18%
sad 13%
dark 72%
mysterious 63%
tense 54%
emotional 40%
challenging 31%
hopeful 18%
sad 13%
Pace
medium 72%
fast 22%
slow 4%
fast 22%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 89% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21%Average rating