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Synopsis
Half-human/half-monster Cal Leandros knows that family is a pain. But now that pain belongs to his half-brother, Niko. Niko's shady father is in town, and he needs a big favor. Even worse is the reunion being held by the devious Puck race-including the Leandros' friend, Robin- featuring a lottery that no Puck wants to win. As Cal tries to keep both Niko and Robin from paying the ultimate price for their kin, a horrific reminder from Cal's own past arrives to remind him that blood is thicker than water-and that's why it's so much more fun to spill.
Doubletake: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult urban fantasy contains strong violence, monster combat with blood and gore, strong language throughout, and dark themes involving half-monster protagonists dealing with dangerous supernatural family complications.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy gritty urban fantasy will be drawn to the dark humor and fierce brotherly loyalty between the half-monster Cal and his brother Niko.