Publication Date: Mar 2016
Blurb:
Healer Anja regularly drinks poison.
Not to die, but to save— seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on.
But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja’s unorthodox methods can save her.
Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat, and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow, but nothing seems to work. That is, until she finds a secret world, hidden inside a magic mirror. This dark realm may hold the key to what is making Snow sick.
Or it might be the thing that kills them all.
What To Expect:
Hemlock & Silver is an adult standalone fairytale retelling of Snow White. You can expect magic, mystery, humor with a touch of fairytale grimness, and a subplot fade to black romance.
Content Warnings:
Language: Moderate – Scattered use of strong swearing
Sexual Content: Closed door – One fade to black scene; a couple of brief kisses; some innuendo
Violence: Mild – No descriptive gore, though past bloody violence against a child is discussed; various poisons and their effects on the body are detailed. LGBTQ side character
Substance Use: Moderate – Drug overdose and usage occurs (not the main character) and is discussed; characters drink alcohol casually
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: A fantasy religion exists and is practiced by the characters in the novel, but it is not central to the plot. No real-world religious themes
Other Topics: None
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