Fantasy
Hemlock Queen
2024·512 pages
A necromancer navigates court intrigue and dark magic in a gothic romantasy filled with tension.
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A necromancer navigates court intrigue and dark magic in a gothic romantasy filled with tension.
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The glittering and dangerous world of the Sainted King's royal court is upended when Prince Bastian seizes control and a mysterious dark force begins to take over in the second installment of New York Times bestselling series The Nightshade Crown. The corrupt king August is dead. Prince Bastian has seized the throne and raised Lore--a necromancer and former smuggler--to his right-hand side. Together they plan to cut out the rot from the heart of the royal co...
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Sexual content
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Explicit sexual content with frequent on-page scenes central to character relationships. Intimate partner violence includes sexual coercion as a recurring issue.
Violence & gore
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Severe gore and violence, including graphic depictions of blood, death, and murder.
Profanity
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Moderate use of adult language recurring throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol and tobacco use in social contexts.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Religious abuse and trauma depicted as recurring themes in the story.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central focus on necromancy and dark magic with ritualistic elements.
Occult / demonology
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Necromancy present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Political content
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Heavy focus on court intrigue, power struggles, and political corruption.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Parental abuse (emotional and physical) and intimate partner violence are central. Intimate partner violence includes sexual coercion as a recurring issue.
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