Fantasy
Tempering of Men
2011·320 pages
A fantasy sequel exploring war's aftermath with wolf-bonded warriors defending their home. Themes of gender and change dominate.
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A fantasy sequel exploring war's aftermath with wolf-bonded warriors defending their home. Themes of gender and change dominate.
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In Iskryne, the war against the Trollish invasion has been won, and the lands of men are safe again...at least for a while. Isolfr and his sister, the Konigenwolf Viradechtis, have established their own wolfhaell. Viradechtis has taken two mates, and so the human pack has two war leaders. And in the way of the pack, they must come to terms with each other, must become brothers instead of rivals—for Viradechtis will not be gainsaid. She may even be prescient. A new danger comes to Iskryne. An arm...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Sexual relationships central to wolf bonds; explicit exploration of gender and sexuality
Violence & gore
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Battles with invading armies and trolls; graphic combat and aftermath
Profanity
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Moderate strong language in dialogue and internal monologue
Substance use
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Brief social drinking in hall settings
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central focus on fluid gender roles, same-sex bonds, and queer identities
Religious content
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References to Othinn and Norse-inspired gods and rituals
Magic & witchcraft
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Wolf bonds and pack-sense as supernatural elements
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources
Political content
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Exploration of leadership, conquest, and cultural clashes
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Slavery, warfare trauma, and systemic hardship depicted
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