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Violence
A lot
The violence of Dark Ages political conflict; battles and assassinations
Language
Barely any
Literary prose; no profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Adult romantic relationships including a same-sex relationship; some content, period-appropriate
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
Some
The weight of a talent that protects you only as long as you remain useful
What this book is about
Hild, niece of the king of Northumbria in 7th-century Britain, is groomed to be a seer from childhood—and uses her careful observation of nature and politics to build a reputation for prophecy. Nicola Griffith's historical novel is a masterpiece of world-building: violent, sensual, and deeply immersed in the texture of Dark Ages Britain.
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