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The Shadow of the Sun

Barbara Friend Ish (2011)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Way of the Gods #1
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.17
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathGoreWar

Positive tags

QuestSelf-DiscoveryRedemption Arc

Protagonist archetypes

Morally Gray ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Dark LordProphecyChosen OneMorally Gray ProtagonistHard Magic SystemAncient Evil ReturnsPolitical IntrigueGrimdark

Themes

Power and CorruptionFaith and DoubtDeity and MortalityFree Will vs PredestinationMoral AmbiguityMan vs GodsNature of Divinity

Synopsis

"First of an epic fantasy series that explores the nature of deity and man's relationship to beings known as gods"--Provided by publisher.

Tags

Philosophical FantasyTheological FictionEpic Fantasy