Historical FictionYoung Adult
In 1506 Joseon, a sheltered girl and a prince ally to rescue her sister from a tyrant's harem and overthrow his rule.
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In 1506 Joseon, a sheltered girl and a prince ally to rescue her sister from a tyrant's harem and overthrow his rule.
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'You must betray or be betrayed. That is the way of the world, daegam.' A devastating and pulse-pounding historical romance that will feel all-too-relevant in today's world, based on a true story from Korean history || An INSTANT New York Times Bestseller Hope is dangerous. Love is deadly. 1506, Joseon. The people suffer under the tyrant King Yeonsan, powerless to stop his cruel reign. Seventeen-year-old Iseul has lived a sheltered, privileged life despite the kingdom's turmoil. When her older s...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Kissing and romantic tension; sexual assault is thematic, not explicit intimacy
Violence & gore
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Repeated bloody deaths, murder, and violence; torture and animal cruelty
Profanity
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Occasional mild swearing and damn; one strong expletive
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Passing references to traditional Korean gods and beliefs
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Central focus on tyranny, oppression, and plotting a royal coup
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of suicide and infanticide
Abuse & suffering
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Kidnapping for concubinage, sexual abuse, trafficking, misogyny; rape mentioned
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