fantasy novel with queer characters who swear, smoke, and get tattoos. Several of the characters live with mental illness, and one of the main characters receives therapy and takes medication.
There is discussion regarding a previous prolonged domestic abuse situation, which included grooming and homelessness. Other things to be aware of include stalking, gore and violence, discrimination, dead naming, and death. There is off-page implied sex work, and brief on-page sexual assault. There is a brief, off-page instance of police brutality that is discussed. Lastly, there are on-page sex scenes.
I want to emphasize that this is a feel good story focusing on characters who are healing, and battling the demons of their past, and there's so much pining that it hurts. I have included a comprehensive character guide in the back, and it may contain spoilers.
Enjoy,
Aelina