As princess of the island kingdom Visidia, Amora Montara has spent her entire life training to be High Animancer — the master of souls. The rest of the realm can choose their magic, but for Amora, it’s never been a choice. To secure her place as heir to the throne, she must prove her mastery of the monarchy’s dangerous soul magic. When her demonstration goes awry, Amora is forced to flee. She strikes a deal with Bastian, a mysterious pirate: he’ll help her prove she’s fit to rule, if she’ll help him reclaim his stolen magic. But sailing the kingdom holds more wonder-and more… Read more.
Trigger and Content Warnings
- Arranged marriage
- Physical & emotional domestic abuse recounted (chp 29)
- Cheating discussed
- Attempted sexual assault recounted (chp 19)
- Forced sex work recounted
- Hallucinations
- Suicide (on-page)
- Self-harm and self-injury
- Alcohol consumption
- Grief & loss depiction
- Death of a father (on-page)
- Graphic blood & gore depiction including dead bodies, cannibalism, dismemberment and emesis
- Murder & attempted murder
- Graphic dental torture (on-page)
- Poisoning
- Imprisonment
- Drowning
- War & rebellion themes
- Animal abuse & torture (chp 29)
Extra: The author, Adalyn Grace, provided a detailed breakdown of content warnings here.
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