The Darkness Within Us — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A #1 New York Times-Bestseller!
A USA Today-Bestseller!
An Indie Bestseller!
A Goodreads Choice Award Nominee!
“A delicious fantasy full of tension, treachery, and highly addictive romance.” ―Stephanie Garber, # 1 New York Times-bestselling author of Caraval
Chrysantha Stathos has won.
By hiding her intelligence and ambition behind the mask of a beautiful air-headed girl, she has become a wealthy duchess. And, once her elderly husband dies, she will have all the freedom, money, and safety she’s ever wanted.
Or so she thought.
A man claiming to be the estranged grandson of Chrysantha’s lecherous late husband has turned up to steal her inheritance. To make matters worse, her little sister is going to be queen and is rubbing it in her face.
Chrysantha decides that the only thing to do is upstage Alessandra at her own wedding. And as for this grandson, he has to go. Never mind that he’s extremely handsome and secretive with mysterious powers . . . No, Chrysantha wants Eryx Demos dead, and in the end, a Stathos girl always gets what she wants.
Featuring spray-painted and stenciled edges, a metallic foil case stamp, detailed map endpapers, a deleted scene and a ribbon, The Darkness Within Us is a wickedly delightful companion novel to Tricia Levenseller's The Shadows Between Us.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Darkness Within Us appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains scenes that include violence, such as a character being killed by a pillow and instances of poisoning. The narrative also touches on darker themes like genocide and child abuse, suggesting a significant level of violence. No genuinely frightening content is indicated in the book. While it contains dark themes, it does not appear to include elements that would cause fear or distress typical of horror genres.
Does The Darkness Within Us have violence?
The book contains scenes that include violence, such as a character being killed by a pillow and instances of poisoning. The narrative also touches on darker themes like genocide and child abuse, suggesting a significant level of violence.
Does The Darkness Within Us have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is indicated in the book. While it contains dark themes, it does not appear to include elements that would cause fear or distress typical of horror genres.
Does The Darkness Within Us have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.
Does The Darkness Within Us have racial/cultural content?
The search results do not indicate any explicit themes of race or racism in the book's narrative. The focus appears to be on fantasy elements rather than racial issues.
Does The Darkness Within Us have profanity?
The book includes mild profanity, such as the use of 's--t' under duress. There are also mentions of drinking wine, which contributes to the overall adult themes present in the narrative.
Does The Darkness Within Us have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the book's narrative. The focus is primarily on fantasy and romantic elements.
Does The Darkness Within Us have sexual identity?
The book is described as being sexually charged, with themes of female sexuality and power. It includes scenes of kissing and groping, and is noted to be even more sexually explicit than its predecessor, 'The Shadows Between Us'.
Does The Darkness Within Us have gender roles?
The book promotes feminist themes, showcasing female empowerment and the challenges women face in a patriarchal society. It critiques traditional gender roles by portraying female characters who seek power and agency.
Does The Darkness Within Us have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features LGBTQ+ representation, including minor characters such as two maids who are lesbians and a character named Petrie who is bisexual. This representation is explicitly mentioned in multiple reviews.
