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Violence
A lot
Graphic violence; Nathan's powers involve brutal kills and the sequel is darker than the first book
Language
Some
Strong language; the series has a harsh register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content
Substance Use
Barely any
Some substance use in the witching world
Emotional Intensity
Some
Identity crisis, the fear of becoming a monster, and the psychological weight of violence
What this book is about
Nathan Byrn is finally free from his capture by the White Witch Council — but using his extraordinary powers pushes him closer to the darkness inside him. Green's second Half Bad novel continues the brutal, atmospheric story of a boy whose identity is a battlefield. The moral complexity deepens and the violence escalates toward the trilogy's brutal emotional core.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Graphic violence
Dark identity themes
Strong language
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