A companion to Poison Study, this novel retells the tale from Valek's perspective in a medieval fantasy world of danger and intrigue.
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A companion to Poison Study, this novel retells the tale from Valek's perspective in a medieval fantasy world of danger and intrigue.
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A companion novel to Poison Study, The Study of Poisons reveals Valek's side of the story. Return to the world of Ixia and discover just how the lovely Yelena got Valek's cold heart pumping! Sensing there is more to the story of why she killed a general’s son, Valek arranges for Yelena to become the Commander’s new food taster, training her in the delicate art of detecting poisons. As mysteries and a devious plot to harm the Commander unravel, Yelena’s presence becomes crucial.
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Romance & sex
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Moderate romantic tension with fade-to-black intimate scenes; not explicit. Past rape; not depicted on-page or central.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including murder and torture scenes; graphic at times.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language; not a focus of the narrative.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of poison as a plot device; no glamorized drug or alcohol use.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Magic depicted as fantasy spellcasting; recurring but not occult-focused.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of political intrigue and power struggles in a fantasy setting.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Themes of past abuse and systemic suffering in protagonist's backstory. Past rape; not depicted on-page or central.
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