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Synopsis
On Midsummer's Eve 2008, three people, each on the run from a failed relationship, become trapped in San Francisco's Buena Vista Park, the secret home of Titania, Oberon, and their court. Titania has set loose an ancient menace, and the chaos that ensues threatens the lives of immortals and mortals alike.
The Great Night: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adult literary fantasy retelling A Midsummer Night's Dream with contemporary troubled characters trapped in a faerie court. Contains mature themes of failed relationships, emotional trauma, moderate violence from ancient menace, and likely adult content given the sophisticated treatment.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include grief, heartbreak, and mental illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love Shakespeare reimagined in modern settings with complex emotional depth will find this captivating.