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Synopsis
This 2-in-1 box set collects both installments in Liv Zander's Pale Court duet: King of Flesh and Bone and Queen of Rot and Pain. This duology is a dark-fantasy romance featuring a ruthless man, a woman who can't escape his love, and a Happily Ever After. This world contains dark themes, violence, loss, and elements of horror some may find disturbing. What this book doesn't contain is a hero—because villains do it better.
The Pale Court Duet: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This duology contains graphic violence, explicit sexual content, dark themes including captivity and obsession, and horror elements. The story centers on a villain protagonist and features disturbing content throughout with no traditional hero.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include torture, graphic violence, gore, emotional abuse, and captivity (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love dark fantasy romance with morally gray villains and intense, obsessive relationships will be captivated by this duology.