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Violence
Some
Vampire violence in the Chronicles tradition
Language
Some
Adult language in Rice's lush style
Sexual Content
Some
Adult romantic and sexual content in the Rice tradition
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The spiritual and philosophical questions of whether a vampire can aspire to sainthood carry the novel's controversial emotional register
What this book is about
The tenth and originally intended final Vampire Chronicles novel follows Lestat as he becomes fascinated with the Catholic concept of sainthood and encounters the witch Mona Mayfair. Blood Canticle is the most controversial entry in the series — Rice's religious conversion affected the writing, and many longtime fans found the result jarring. The novel concludes the Vampire Chronicles/Mayfair Witches crossover. Adult content and vampire violence throughout.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Strong religious and spiritual themes throughout
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