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Embittered healer Blackthorn and companion Grim aid a prince facing deception in his arranged marriage while confronting trauma and ancient magic in Ireland.
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Embittered healer Blackthorn and companion Grim aid a prince facing deception in his arranged marriage while confronting trauma and ancient magic in Ireland.
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'A new book by Juliet Marillier is always a cause for celebration ... A dark and enthralling tale of mystery, magic and romance' Kate ForsythWINNER OF THE AUREALIS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL 2015The first book in the Sara Douglass Book Award-winning Blackthorn and Grim series.Embittered healer Blackthorn, wrongly condemned to death, is offered a lifeline by a mysterious stranger. In return, she must set aside her bid for vengeance against the man who destroyed all that she once loved. Not only...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Subtle slow-burn romance with non-explicit sexual violence and trauma references.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence including physical assaults and implied threats, not graphically detailed.
Profanity
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No profanity depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation present.
Religious content
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Pre-Christian pagan mythology and druidic elements as cultural backdrop.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central fantasy magic, fae influences, spellcasting, and healing powers.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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Explores systemic abuses against women and patriarchal power structures.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Sexual assault, imprisonment, domestic abuse, trauma, and PTSD themes central.
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