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Fantasy · 2012 · PG-13

The Killing Moon

by N. K. Jemisin

In a city-state modeled on ancient Egypt, a priest who harvests dream-essence discovers a conspiracy.

For14+GenreFantasyLength418 pagesRead time~11.5 hours

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Violence

Some

Violence; ritual killing; conspiracy deaths

Language

None

No profanity

Sexual Content

Barely any

Brief adult content

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Themes of religious sacrifice, faith, and the corruption of institutions

What this book is about

The first Dreamblood novel (2012) follows Ehiru, a Gatherer who harvests the dying dreaming to bring them peace, as he uncovers a plot that strikes at the heart of his city's faith. Richly built secondary world fantasy. For older teens and adults.

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