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Violence
Very heavy
Extreme graphic violence throughout; this is among the most violent mainstream fantasy novels
Language
A lot
Heavy strong language
Sexual Content
Some
Some sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Some drug use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Deep examination of violence, heroism, and whether brutality can be justified by love
What this book is about
In a future where actors are sent to a parallel fantasy world for entertainment, Hari Michaelson's alter ego Caine is the most ruthless fighter alive. When his estranged wife is trapped in that world, Caine must become the very thing society wants to suppress. Stover's debut is intensely violent adult fantasy that deconstructs the hero archetype with unusual philosophical depth.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Graphic extreme violence (torture, killing)
Heavy language
Dark philosophical themes
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