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Violence
Some
Dark fae world content; childhood cruelty and some violent imagery in fairy tale contexts
Language
Barely any
Mild language throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild romantic content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate: childhood emotional abuse, cruelty, and the way trauma shapes a person are the central psychological subjects
What this book is about
This illustrated novella in the Folk of the Air series explores the backstory of Cardan Greenbriar — the cruel, beautiful faerie prince and eventual king from The Cruel Prince. Told through the lens of the fairy tales he was told as a child, it reveals the experiences that made him cold and calculating, and how stories both wounded and protected him. A beautifully presented companion volume that enriches the main trilogy with character depth and Cardan's signature dark wit.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Childhood cruelty and emotional abuse in Cardan's backstory
Dark fae world imagery throughout
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