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Violence
A lot
Significant dark fantasy violence; deaths and brutal confrontations throughout
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content
Substance Use
Barely any
Some substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Bleak themes of faith, sacrifice, and what gods do to those who worship them
What this book is about
The city of Deepgate hangs over an infinite abyss, suspended by chains, home to the last worshippers of a trapped god. A young angel — one of the city's peacekeepers — and a poison-maker find themselves at the center of a conspiracy that could destroy everything. Alan Campbell's debut is atmospheric dark fantasy with a genuinely original setting, though it earns its R rating with graphic violence and a bleak worldview.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Graphic dark fantasy violence
Bleak worldview
Dark religious themes
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