Violence/Graphic Imagery

• Protagonist is placed under a magic spell which chokes her if she tries to tell anyone about it. (recurring)
• Protagonist’s older brother physically abuses her, and she is afraid of him. The mother sides with the brother. (recurring)
• Protagonist’s friend is found nearly beaten to death. They suspect she was raped. She later dies of her injuries.
• A man grabs and hits a woman twice with an intent to rape but each time she is magically rescued (p. 189, p. 370). A woman is killed with a sword as her child watches. (p. 405-406) A woman is clawed by a beast. (p.417-418)
• Two men hanged as a punishment for rape and murder. (p. 361) Woman hanged as a punishment for treason. (p. 457)

Magic

• Book is set in a fantasy world where magic is practiced by magicians (including the protagonist), fairies, and others, for both good and evil. (recurring)

Heavy Content

• Multiple mentions of missing children. Rumors abound that they are being kidnapped and sold into slavery. (recurring)

Gender Relations

• A couple engaged to be married often converse alone in a private room. They briefly hold hands and hug. (p.139; 450-451)