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The shadowed sun

N. K. Jemisin (2012)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages524 (Long 500+)
Series/dreamblood" #
SettingSecondary World
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.29/5 (12107)
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathMurderPolitical ViolenceGriefManipulation

Positive tags

AdventureHigh AngstQuestRedemption ArcFound Family

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsAssassinChosen One

Tropes

AssassinChosen OneProphecyPolitical IntrigueGods & DeitiesSecondary WorldGrimdarkDark FantasyCourt IntrigueMorally Gray Protagonist

Themes

Power and CorruptionProphecy and FateDivine InterventionPolitical MachinationsSacrificeRedemptionIdentity

Synopsis

Read The Shadowed Sun by N. K. Jemisin, a dark fantasy conclusion to the Dreamblood Duology filled with gods, assassins, prophecy, and intrigue.

Tags

Epic FantasyHigh FantasyDark FantasyGrimdarkSci-Fi Fantasy