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...
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Romance & sex
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Central romantic relationship develops between the two protagonists amid mutual contempt turning to alliance.
Violence & gore
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Tyranny, royal abuse of commoners, and a high-stakes rebellion plot against the king.
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Central plot revolves around dethroning a tyrant and resisting systemic oppression of the people.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Sister abducted to become royal concubine; themes of royal cruelty, coercion, and widespread suffering.
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