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Violence
A lot
Significant vampire violence and supernatural action throughout
Language
Some
Adult language in Hamilton's urban fantasy register
Sexual Content
Very heavy
Very explicit sexual content throughout; the series has become progressively more explicit
Substance Use
Barely any
Some substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate psychological intensity around Anita's complicated relationships and supernatural obligations
What this book is about
The fifteenth Anita Blake novel brings the Harlequin, the vampire world's oldest enforcers, to St. Louis. At this point in the series, the explicit sexual content dominates the narrative; the romantic/sexual content is very graphic and occupies a significant portion of the book. The violence is also significant. For adult fans of the series who know what they are reading.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Very explicit sexual content throughout
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