Fantasy
The Warded Man (Demon Cycle #1)
2008·416 pages
Demons rise at night, terrorizing humanity behind failing wards. Three survivors risk all to reclaim lost magic.
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Demons rise at night, terrorizing humanity behind failing wards. Three survivors risk all to reclaim lost magic.
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As darkness falls, the demons will rise: This first book in the Demon Cycle series by New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett has been ”justifiably a fan favorite for fifteen years.” (Robin Hobb) The time has come to stand against the night. At sunset, the corelings rise—demons who well up from the ground like hellish steam, taking on fearsome form and substance. Immune to mortal weapons, they burn with a consuming hatred of humanity. For hundreds of years corelings have terrorized the ...
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Romance & sex
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Moderate romantic elements; some implied sexual content with fade-to-black scenes.
Violence & gore
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Extreme violence with graphic demon attacks, death, and body horror central to the story.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language, recurring but not pervasive.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol use in social contexts.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Minor religious themes tied to cultural beliefs and wards as protection.
Magic & witchcraft
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Major fantasy magic with wards as central protective and combative elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor themes of societal hierarchy and survivalist culture.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Major themes of trauma from demon attacks; some depictions of abuse and loss.
Other
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