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Violence
A lot
Significant; dark fantasy violence with battles and magical destruction
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate; the philosophical conflict between order, chaos, and the question of whether destruction is necessary for renewal
What this book is about
Drew Karpyshyn's second Chaos Born novel continues the dark fantasy saga begun in Children of Fire, following the wielders of primal magical forces as they navigate the chaos left by the collapse of the Order — with an ancient enemy rising to exploit the power vacuum. Karpyshyn, known for his work on Mass Effect and Knights of the Old Republic, brings his game design sensibility to a dark fantasy world with strong action and escalating stakes.
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Dark fantasy violence
Chaos and destruction themes
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