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Violence
A lot
Shadow magic violence; murders; a magical underworld with genuine danger
Language
A lot
Strong language throughout
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit sexual content in the adult romance
Substance Use
Some
Heavy substance use in the bar and nightlife setting
Emotional Intensity
Some
The psychological weight of a past you can't escape in a world that uses magic to make control visible
What this book is about
Charlie Hall, a bartender with a past in con artistry, lives in a world where shadow magic is real and shadow dealers are everywhere. When a gloamist is murdered and Charlie is pulled back into the magical underground, she must navigate a world where shadows can be stolen, sold, and made to do terrible things. Holly Black's adult debut is a dark fantasy noir with explicit content and genuine plotting.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit sexual content
Graphic violence in the shadow magic world
Adults only
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