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Violence
Some
Dark fantasy violence in the Donaldson tradition
Language
Barely any
Minimal language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of identity and finding agency in a world where you've always been passive
What this book is about
The first Mordant's Need novel features Donaldson's signature dark fantasy. Violence is present. The protagonist's psychological journey from passivity to agency is the heart of the novel.
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Dark fantasy violence
Identity journey
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