
A fantasy tale of treason and vengeance as five liars plot to kill the king of Yusan in a world inspired by Korean folklore.
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A fantasy tale of treason and vengeance as five liars plot to kill the king of Yusan in a world inspired by Korean folklore.
The instant New York Times bestseller It’s the season for treason… The king of Yusan must die. The five most dangerous liars in the land have been mysteriously summoned to work together for a single objective: to kill the God King Joon. He has it coming. Under his merciless immortal hand, the nobles flourish, while the poor and innocent are imprisoned, ruined…or sold. And now each of the five blades will come for him. Each has tasted bitterness—from the hired hitman seeking atonement, a lovely a...
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Fade-to-black intimacy; behind-closed-doors romance; SA mentions
Graphic violence, blood, murder, poisoning; torture and deaths
Occasional strong profanity and cursing throughout
Alcohol, drug use, and substance abuse themes present
Includes queer romantic relationships among the cast
God-king as immortal ruler; no real-world faith practices
Fantasy magic with immortal god-king powers and poison gifts
No real-world occult content depicted
Central themes of tyranny, class oppression, and rebellion
Suicidal ideation referenced among characters
Sexual assault, slavery, child death, animal abuse, and torture
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