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Malice

John Gwynne (2012)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages634 (Doorstopper (600+))
SeriesThe Faithful and the Fallen | Trope Trove #
SettingHistorical
CSM age16+
Goodreads4.18/5 (61135)
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

WarViolenceDeathBloodGoreGrief

Positive tags

Coming of AgeFound FamilyMentor FigureQuestFriendship

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneMultiple POVs

Tropes

Coming of AgeChosen OneAncient Evil ReturnsWarMentor FigureFellowshipProphecyDark LordGods & DeitiesMilitaryEpic FantasyMultiple POVs

Themes

Coming of AgeCourage and SacrificeWar and Its CostDestiny vs ChoiceGood vs EvilLoyalty and BetrayalLoss of Innocence

Synopsis

A black sun rises. Corban dreams of glory but learns the price of courage. Ancient monsters awaken. Gwynne's Gemmell Award-winning debut. God-War begins.

Tags

Epic FantasyMilitary FantasyGrimdarkHigh Fantasy