Black Sun (Between Earth and Sky, #1)

Contains descriptive sexual encounters and sensual scenes between major characters.

Features graphic ritual sacrifice, brutal combat, and detailed descriptions of physical mutilation.

Includes moderate use of strong language throughout the dialogue.

Characters occasionally use cultural deity names in frustration, but no biblical blasphemy occurs.

Xiala frequently drinks heavily to cope with her past and the stress of the voyage.

Explores themes of childhood trauma and intentional self-inflicted scarring for religious purposes.

Contains unsettling imagery involving giant crows, blood magic, and dark supernatural entities.

The plot centers on polytheistic worship, blood magic, spirit channeling, and dark ritualistic sacrifice.

Features queer characters and non-binary gender identities as normalized aspects of the culture.

Promotes a cyclical, polytheistic worldview where morality is tied to ancient prophecy and vengeance.

While not targeting Christianity, it portrays organized priesthoods as corrupt, manipulative, and hypocritical.

Naranpa shows bravery while attempting to reform a corrupt system despite threats to her life.

The story focuses on pagan deities and blood magic rather than biblical faith.

Explores complex loyalty and burgeoning romantic attraction between the main leads.

The narrative focuses more on vengeance and destiny than on mercy or repentance.