Historical Fiction
Mortal Follies
2023·416 pages
A cursed Regency noblewoman allies with a rumored witch in a witty sapphic romance of gods, magic, and danger.
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A cursed Regency noblewoman allies with a rumored witch in a witty sapphic romance of gods, magic, and danger.
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A young noblewoman must pair up with an alleged witch to ward off a curse in this irresistible sapphic romance from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material. “Fresh and delightful . . . All the interpersonal drama of Jane Austen meets all the complex treachery of Greek mythology.”— Publishers Weekly (starred review) A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR It is the year 1814, and life for a young lady of good breeding has many difficulties. There are balls to attend, fashions to follow, marri...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate slow-burn sensual intimacy; on-page but relatively tame scenes
Violence & gore
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Wasp attack, near drowning, blood; past murders; animal and human sacrifice
Profanity
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Occasional strong language and cursing throughout
Substance use
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Smoking and social drinking in Regency society settings
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central sapphic romance; anti-LGBTQ+ social pressures; brief anti-trans sentiment
Religious content
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Interfering mythological deities and angry gods drive major plot events
Magic & witchcraft
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Curses, witchcraft, fairy spirits, and sorcerers central to the premise
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult or demonology content
Political content
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Class, sexism, slavery/slave trade discussed; social non-acceptance themes
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Sexual harassment and SA threat; animal sacrifice; past familicide; slavery discussed
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