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Synopsis
Stashie is a heart reader. She wields a dangerous magic: one that reveals the truth at the heart of a person. So when the old king needs to know which of his sons has he pure heart, and which must be killed, he turns to heart readers to tell him the truth. But Stashie is a victim of vicious Gerneral Tarne, the country's military leader. The empire's killing machine ruined her life - this is her chance for revenge.
Heart Readers: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy explores themes of revenge and contains implications of sexual violence perpetrated by a military leader against the protagonist. The plot involves determining which royal son must be killed, suggesting violence and court intrigue with adult themes.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, emotional abuse, murder, death of child, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the morally complex protagonist seeking revenge through dangerous magic in a high-stakes political setting.