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Violence
A lot
The Gray Man's violence; dream-pulled creatures; Kavinsky's danger
Language
Some
Mild language; Ronan's vernacular is sharper
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild romantic tension; queer subtext becomes more apparent
Substance Use
Some
Kavinsky's drug use is explicit
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Ronan's dangerous dream ability; Kavinsky as a villain who is a dark mirror; queerness in a homophobic space
What this book is about
The second Raven Cycle novel centers Ronan Lynch, who can take things from his dreams. The Gray Man arrives in Henrietta looking for something. The Dream Thieves is darker and queerer than The Raven Boys, with Ronan's character and his complicated relationship with Adam becoming central.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Violence from the Gray Man and Kavinsky
Drug use from Kavinsky
Queer subtext—Ronan's sexuality is explored
Kavinsky is a disturbing villain
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