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Synopsis
Drawn to a woman who reveals herself to be immortal, Luke, a young doctor, hears the story of how she was abandoned by a lover 200 years earlier and abducted by a centuries-old Hungarian count who granted her eternal life.
The Taker: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult gothic fantasy explores dark themes of obsession, captivity, and immortality with mature sexual content and emotionally intense relationships. The story involves a heroine's abduction and complicated power dynamics with her captor.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include emotional abuse, captivity, and dubious consent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love dark, atmospheric tales of immortality and forbidden love will be drawn to the gothic mystery and centuries-spanning romance.