Fantasy
The Darkness Before Them
2023·576 pages
A thief with unique powers navigates a dark, magical kingdom facing rebellion and a deadly mist.
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A thief with unique powers navigates a dark, magical kingdom facing rebellion and a deadly mist.
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These are dark times for the Kingdom of Khalad. As the magical mists of the Veil devour the land, the populace struggles beneath the rule of ruthless noble houses and their uncaring immortal king.
Kat doesn’t care about any of that. A talented thief, she’s pursuing one big score that will settle the debt that destroyed her family. No easy feat in a realm where indentured spirits hold vigil over every vault and treasure room. However, Kat has a unique she can speak to those spirits, and even c...
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Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted. To off-page sexual assault as part of backstory.
Violence & gore
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Graphic violence, murder, blood, and gore; frequent intense battle scenes.
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Central magic system with souls fueling power; spirit communication and control.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Themes of rebellion, class struggle, and political intrigue in a corrupt kingdom.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Off-page domestic violence, systemic oppression, indentured spirits, and grief. To off-page sexual assault as part of backstory.
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