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Synopsis
Felix Harrowgate, a handsome, well-respected wizard among his aristocratic peers, finds his dark past as an abused slave coming back to haunt him and joins forces with Mildmay the Fox, a thief and assassin, to stop the demons of darkness.
Mélusine: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark adult fantasy contains heavy themes including childhood abuse, slavery, and trauma recovery. The protagonists include a former slave wizard dealing with PTSD and a morally gray thief/assassin, with mature violence and strong language throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include child abuse, slavery, and emotional abuse (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will appreciate the complex character study of two damaged antiheroes finding redemption together.