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Violence
Some
Moderate; space opera combat and the violence of an interstellar conflict
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate; the psychological weight of wielding powers you don't fully understand
What this book is about
The second Maze's Edge novel continues Drew Williams's space opera series — following Esa, a young woman with strange abilities, and the Pax force that recruited her, as the stakes of their universe-spanning conflict escalate. Williams writes character-driven space opera with the energy of a TV showrunner and genuine emotional investment.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Sequel — read The Stars Now Unclaimed first
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