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Violence
A lot
Violence — supernatural combat and the bounty on Rachel's head
Language
Some
Contemporary language; some mild strong words
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild romantic content
Substance Use
Barely any
Some social drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Violence — Rachel's former employer is actively trying to kill her; Ivy's vampire nature — the predatory aspects of living vampires are a recurring theme; The world-building — thirteen-book series; this is substantial setup
What this book is about
Rachel Morgan is a witch and runner for the Inderland Security—a government agency that polices Cincinnati's supernatural community. When she quits and goes independent with Ivy (a living vampire) and Jenks (a pixie), her former boss Denon immediately puts a bounty on her. Dead Witch Walking is the first of thirteen Hollows novels—urban fantasy built on a rich alternate history where supernatural beings live openly alongside humans.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Violence — Rachel is hunted throughout
Living vampire predation — Ivy's nature and what proximity means
Very long series — 13 books; this volume is extensive world-building
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