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Violence
A lot
Fae murders; Mercy is raped—depicted with care but clearly
Language
Some
Contemporary language
Sexual Content
Some
The rape is not graphic in sexual terms but is clearly depicted
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
The rape and its psychological aftermath are the emotional core of the book; Mercy's processing of what happened is handled with unusual depth for the genre
What this book is about
Mercy is asked to help the Grey Lords investigate murders on the Walla Walla reservation. When her fae friend Zee is accused, she investigates—and is violently raped by a fae who used magic to compel her. Iron Kissed is a watershed book in the series: the rape is depicted carefully and its aftermath drives the rest of the series' emotional arc.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
RAPE DEPICTED—content warning. Handled with care but clearly shown.
Fae violence
Severe psychological trauma aftermath
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