Jeyna Grace's latest update for The Slave Prince

Oct 14, 2016

Coming Of Age

’The time when a person becomes an adult.’ - the general understanding of society.

When do we become an adult? 

Do we become an adult on our 21st birthday, or do we become an adult when we feel like one? What encompasses being an adult?

Let’s be honest, nobody knows. 

When Thom was a child, he yearned to grow up at the allure of the activities adults could do - combat training with sharpened blades, rowdy new year celebrations that went through the night, reddening cheeks from downing goblets of wine. But when he was finally old enough to do those things, he didn’t feel any less of a child. He still acted like one, and he was still treated like one. Even when he returned to Alpenwhist in his late teens, Thom didn’t feel any more of an adult than before he left. In fact, he felt small, insignificant, powerless - like a child in a room full of adults. So how does one come of age then? Do we actually ever come of age?

For Thom, his coming of age wasn’t part of his mission. He did what he could, and became wiser and braver with every step he took. He matured, not because he knew how to pay his taxes or drive a carriage, but because he learned more about himself and began to accept his identity. 

Growing up is discovering who you are, who you want to be, and becoming the best version of yourself. It’s more than a birthday celebration, it’s a lifelong journey. And it’s a journey we’re all in together. 
 

Yes, what a divine coincidence. My favourite indie band, Relent, is releasing their newest album, Coming Of Age, on November 5th, 2016! 

When I heard about its concept and its message, Coming Of Age felt so in-lined with The Slave Prince. And to have Relent, willing to share their songs with the readers of The Slave Prince, well... I’m just honoured. 

Hence, the emergence of this special giveaway. This giveaway runs from now till November 1st. Yes, it ends when the contest ends. I timed it this way, as I’d like everyone to receive a copy of their single. Did I say everyone? Yes, everyone. This is my Oprah Winfrey moment.

Every person that pre-orders The Slave Prince will receive Relent’s ’Good Vibrations’ single. The single will be emailed to every reader from November 2nd - 4th, 2016.

There will also be 3 readers randomly chosen to receive the full album! The winners will be announced on November 5th, coinciding with the album release. 

If you’re on this journey of ’growing up’, The Slave Prince and Coming Of Age will make great companions. I’d suggest you take them along for the ride, because... you know... it can get a little bumpy.

(*There’s a week left to join The Coma Giveaway! If you’ve pre-ordered and would like to win a free horror game, click HERE to officially join the giveaway.)