Fantasy
A Shadow in the Ember
2021·647 pages
A prequel to Blood and Ash, this romantasy follows Sera, a secret assassin, tasked to make the Primal of Death fall in love. A slow-burn, angsty tale of fate and forbidden desire.
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A prequel to Blood and Ash, this romantasy follows Sera, a secret assassin, tasked to make the Primal of Death fall in love. A slow-burn, angsty tale of fate and forbidden desire.
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Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort. However, Sera’s real destiny is the most closely guarded secret in all of Lasania - she’s not the well protected Maiden but an assassin with one mission - one target. Make the Primal of Death fall in l...
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What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Explicit open-door scenes; frequent and intense sexual content early in the story. References to sexual assault; not central but present in backstory.
Violence & gore
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Graphic violence, murder, and torture scenes; recurring and detailed bloodshed.
Profanity
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Moderate use of cursing and strong language throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use; not a central theme or glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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Fantasy magic and Primals; not framed as occult but central to world-building.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of political intrigue and societal norms; recurring but not dominant.
Self-harm / suicide
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References to death by suicide; not depicted on-page but mentioned.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of child abuse, domestic violence, and past neglect; frequent themes. References to sexual assault; not central but present in backstory.
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