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Violence
A lot
Assassin attacks; significant supernatural violence
Language
A lot
Strong language
Sexual Content
A lot
The romantic triangle resolves sexually; this is the first book with explicit sexual content
Substance Use
Some
Social drinking; some supernatural substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The cost of choosing; Anita's moral identity shifting under supernatural pressure
What this book is about
Anita has a contract on her life worth a million dollars. She must figure out who hired the assassin while finally resolving the Richard-vs.-Jean-Claude romantic tension. The Killing Dance is the turning point of the early series, ending the love triangle storyline in a memorable way that divided the fandom.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
First book with explicit sexual content—series escalates significantly from here
Strong language
Graphic violence
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