Romance
A Theory of Dreaming
2025·512 pages
In this dark academia sequel, Effy and Preston confront the blurring lines between dreams and reality amid a brewing war, grappling with personal traumas like abuse and addiction.
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In this dark academia sequel, Effy and Preston confront the blurring lines between dreams and reality amid a brewing war, grappling with personal traumas like abuse and addiction.
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Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll.
But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university - and soon the entire nation - is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy ...
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What's Inside
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Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted. Depictions of sexual assault, harassment, coercion, and incestuous abuse.
Violence & gore
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Recurring violence including war casualties, personal assaults, and endured trauma; not graphically detailed
Profanity
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Frequent use of foul language and profanity throughout
Substance use
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Central themes of alcoholism, drug addiction, and abuse; includes attempted overdose with cautionary portrayal
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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Fantasy dream visions and folklore elements; recurring but not dominant occult framing
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central messaging on prejudice against outsiders, misogyny, institutional suppression, and war; draws from real-world conflicts
Self-harm / suicide
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Frequent suicidal ideation, depression, one attempted suicide, and attempted overdose depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Pervasive child abuse, father-daughter incest, bullying, shaming, systemic prejudice against outsiders, and war-related suffering. Depictions of sexual assault, harassment, coercion, and incestuous abuse.
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