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Violence
A lot
Significant violence; magical torture; some disturbing sequences
Language
Some
Moderate adult language throughout
Sexual Content
A lot
Non-consensual sexual elements involving Richard's captivity; some explicit content
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The psychological damage of captivity and having your autonomy stripped away by people claiming to help you
What this book is about
The second Sword of Truth novel follows Richard as he is forced to learn magic under the control of the Sisters of the Light while Kahlan faces impossible challenges in his absence. Goodkind's series grows significantly darker in its second volume, with non-consensual elements and sustained violence.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Non-consensual sexual elements in the captivity storyline
Significantly darker than the first book
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