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Violence
Some
Some fantasy violence connected to the Automae rule and the resistance
Language
Barely any
Mild language appropriate for YA
Sexual Content
Barely any
Queer romantic tension at YA level; the relationship develops slowly
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The political complexity of oppression, revenge, and finding humanity in an enemy create meaningful themes
What this book is about
Nina Varela's debut YA fantasy is set in a world where Automae — mechanical beings created by humans — have taken over and now rule. Crier is an Automade noblewoman; Ayla is a human girl who becomes her handmaiden while secretly planning revenge. The novel is a slow-burn queer romance and political fantasy. The lesbian relationship at the novel's center is carefully developed.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Queer romance (positive representation)
Themes of oppression and resistance
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