A Death God and a healing goddess strike a dangerous bargain in ancient China, sparking a lush, devastating fantasy romance of fate and consequence.
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A Death God and a healing goddess strike a dangerous bargain in ancient China, sparking a lush, devastating fantasy romance of fate and consequence.
Two gods strike a bargain that leads them on a journey with devastating consequences in this lush historical fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Ann Liang. China in the age of brilliance, where gods freely wander the three realms. Amongst them is the cruel and beautiful Death God, who has never failed to collect a soul on time. Until now. For when he seeks out Rujia, the noble god of healing—and the only god he is fated to kill with his own hands—she makes him an offer he can’t refuse...
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Central yearning romance; sensual tone, intimacy level not fully detailed
Torture, murder, and mass death; plague and catastrophic disasters featured
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Celestial gods, Heavens' will, and divine hierarchy recur throughout
Gods, curses, soul-collecting, and realm travel are central to the premise
No real-world occult content; fantasy mythology only
Celestial court intrigue and imperial stakes remain in the background
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Torture content; century-old curse causes excruciating suffering
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