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Violence
Some
Fantasy violence and magical combat
Language
Barely any
Clean language appropriate to the fantasy setting
Sexual Content
Some
LGBTQ romantic content handled with sensitivity; no explicit scenes
Substance Use
Barely any
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Psychological trauma from prolonged war service and grief; themes of LGBTQ identity in a complex world
What this book is about
Vanyel returns home from years of war, exhausted and hoping for rest, only to be drawn into a deadly mystery in a neighboring kingdom involving dark magic and heirs in danger—all while navigating his complicated relationship with family and his own identity.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Fantasy violence and combat
LGBTQ themes including same-sex relationship
Psychological trauma and grief from wartime service
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