Fantasy
Joe Abercrombie's The First Law: The Blade Itself #2
2016
A gritty fantasy epic following Captain Jezal dan Luthar in a world of war and intrigue.
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A gritty fantasy epic following Captain Jezal dan Luthar in a world of war and intrigue.
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During a break between jobs he began writing The Blade Itself in 2002, completing it in 2004. It was published by Gollancz in 2006 and was followed by two other books in The First Law trilogy, Before They Are Hanged and Last Argument of Kings.
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Moderate sexual content with some explicit scenes and romantic tension. Sexual coercion or threats in certain interactions.
Violence & gore
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Extreme violence with graphic battle scenes, torture, and bloodshed.
Profanity
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Frequent strong language and profanity throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Moderate alcohol use depicted in social and coping contexts.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes mentioned in passing.
Religious content
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Minor religious references or cultural rituals in the background.
Magic & witchcraft
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Frequent fantasy magic and spellcasting central to the story.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Strong political themes with power struggles and societal critique.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor references to despair or self-destructive behavior.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent themes of cruelty, systemic oppression, and suffering. Sexual coercion or threats in certain interactions.
Other
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