Pronunciation: Latin names and words are mentioned throughout the book and are intended to be read with the classical Latin pronunciation. For instance, “c” is always pronounced hard, like a “k.” “U” is always a short “oo” sound. “V” typically sounds like a “w.” If you wish to go deeper, here's a link from Loyola University of Chicago.
- Lucius – Loo-kih-oos
- Silvanius – Sihl-wahn-ih-oos
- Ferrata – Fehr-rah-tah
- Jung-sook — Yoong-sook
Latin Words: Latin words are used for effect and to add to the “flavor” of the story, not to reflect Latin grammar, declensions, or conjugations.
Anachronisms: It’s nearly impossible to write historical settings without some anachronisms, especially when you’re writing scenes set nearly 2,000 years in the past. Those used are done so intentionally for the purpose of story telling and to convey sentiments that would be recognizable to people then and now. Also, there are vampires.
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Contents: This book contains some gore and body horror. There is also a brief, non-specific reference to child abuse.