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Violence
A lot
Significant violence and torture in the political thriller elements
Language
Some
Adult language in Carey's literary fantasy register
Sexual Content
Very heavy
Very explicit sexual content throughout; the anguissette mythology is central
Substance Use
Barely any
Some substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate psychological intensity; the political mystery and Phèdre's loyalty to her queen create genuine depth
What this book is about
The second Phèdre's Trilogy novel follows Phèdre nó Delaunay, anguissette and spy, as she pursues a conspirator to La Serenissima and uncovers a plot that threatens the realm. Carey writes epic adult fantasy with explicit sexual content; Phèdre's nature as an anguissette (someone who experiences pain as pleasure) is central to the series and the sexual content is very graphic. The world-building is rich and the plotting is ambitious. For adult readers of the series only.
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Very explicit sexual content throughout
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