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Violence
A lot
Faerie violence and political threat throughout
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Very heavy
Explicit sexual content; more graphic than Hamilton's Anita Blake series in the first book
Substance Use
Barely any
Some substance use in the faerie court setting
Emotional Intensity
Some
The complex politics of faerie succession and its cost to Merry create ongoing tension
What this book is about
The first Merry Gentry novel introduces Hamilton's faerie detective protagonist, a half-human faerie princess who has been hiding in the human world as a private investigator. When her identity is revealed, she is forced to return to the Unseelie Court and compete for the throne — by getting pregnant first. The series features explicit sexual content from the opening book, including a graphic scene that establishes the series' erotic nature. Not for younger readers; strictly adult paranormal romance.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit sexual content from the opening pages
Faerie violence and court politics
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