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Violence
A lot
Violence including deaths in the gothic horror tradition
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit sexual content including disturbing supernatural elements
Substance Use
Barely any
Some substance use
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Deep psychological horror; Lasher's nature and desires are deeply unsettling
What this book is about
The sequel to The Witching Hour follows the aftermath of Lasher's manifestation: a dangerous entity who has taken flesh and is obsessed with the Mayfair witches. Rice's second Mayfair Witches novel is darker and more disturbing than its predecessor, with explicit content and unsettling themes involving the entity's nature and desires.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit sexual content including disturbing elements
Gothic horror violence
Deeply disturbing supernatural content
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