The Trials of Empire
by Richard Swan
GrimdarkDark Fantasy
Published 2024 Pages 114 ~2h Rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.54 Audience Adult Heat 🔥 Pacing Mixed Magic Soft
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Darkness Level 2 — Mild
Some danger and tension, but generally safe in tone
Synopsis
A retelling of the story about a miser whose life is changed by Christmas.
Tone
Dark & SeriousGrimdarkAdventurous
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