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A dark fantasy novella set in a mythological Old West town of angels and demons, where Celeste defends her sister in a murder trial.
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A dark fantasy novella set in a mythological Old West town of angels and demons, where Celeste defends her sister in a murder trial.
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Celeste, a card sharp with a need for justice, takes on the role of advocatus diaboli , to defend her sister Mariel, accused of murdering a Virtue, a member of the ruling class of this mining town, in an “intricate…engrossing” ( The Washington Post ) new world of dark fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Sun , Rebecca Roanhorse. The year is 1883 and the mining town of Goetia is booming as prospectors from near and far come to mine the powerful new element Divinity from the...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of sexual themes; not central or explicit.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with blood and murder; not overly graphic.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language; not a focus.
Substance use
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Brief mention of laudanum use medicinally; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ themes; not central to plot.
Religious content
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Strong angelic and demonic themes tied to a holy day and mythology.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Occult elements with demons and angels; tied to worldbuilding.
Political content
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Themes of class, discrimination, and justice in a divided society.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Systemic discrimination against the Fallen; themes of prejudice.
Other
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