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ARC readers must be:

Lovers of dark fantasy
Age 16+
Have an established Goodreads or book-related social media account
Aware of and comfortable with the triggers listed in the FAQ
Able to read an eBook file

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FAQ

Who is this story written for?

This work is targeted at ages 15+ and contains themes of religion, politics, and romance. It is best enjoyed by those who are socially progressive. See trigger warnings below for more details.

What are the trigger warnings?

This work is a story about necromancers, astrology, politics, and religion in a medieval world. While the heroes may be seen as progressive, the same cannot be said for every character, nor for medieval culture as a whole. The following are a list of potentially triggering topics that this story contains. Please review the list below to make sure the content of this story is safe for you.

Detailed descriptions of

War themes and military violence
Body horror
Religious persecution

Mild descriptions of

Medical procedures
Branding
Cannibalism
Suicide

Mentions of

Sexual abuse
Parental abuse
Pedophilia
Torture

This story proudly features BIPOC and LGBTQ+ characters and does not include racist, homophobic, or transphobic language of any kind.

Where can I get updates?

Follow @byjjdegroot on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, X (Twitter), and here on jjdegroot.com.

When will this work be published?

This work is releasing September 9, 2025.