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The Lady of Serpents

Douglas Clegg (2006)

SubgenreDark Fantasy

Age groupAdult 18+

Content ratingR

Pages (Standard (250-400))

SeriesThe Vampyricon Trilogy #2

Setting

CSM age18+

Goodreads3.76

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Content levels

ViolenceStrong

Sexual contentModerate

LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

Violence Blood Death Manipulation Seduction Power Imbalance

Positive tags

Quest Dark Fantasy Prophecy Antihero

Hero archetypes

Vampire Hero Chosen One Tortured Hero

Heroine archetypes

Sorceress Femme Fatale

Protagonist archetypes

Prophesied Failure

Tropes

Chosen One Prophecy Vampires Quest Dark Lord Morally Gray Protagonist Necromancy Ancient Evil Returns Reluctant Hero Femme Fatale

Themes

Power and Corruption Prophecy and Destiny Sacrifice Redemption Temptation Good vs Evil Mortality and Immortality

Synopsis

To end the sorceress Enora's reign of terror, Aleric-prophesied messiah of the vampyre-must find the alchemist behind her power. Though that may mean unleashing Pythia, the Lady of Serpents-Aleric's old enemy, and the seductress who ended his mortal life.

The Lady of Serpents: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This dark fantasy vampire novel contains strong violence, blood, supernatural horror elements, and mature themes of seduction and manipulation unsuitable for teens.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy dark vampire mythology and morally complex heroes will find this gothic tale gripping.

Tags

Gothic HorrorVampire FictionSupernaturalAdult Fantasy