Dance of Thieves (Dance of Thieves, #1)

Kazi and Jase share intense on-page making out and spend nights together with sensual descriptions.

Frequent combat involves swords, arrows, and knives, including descriptions of wounds, torture, and executions.

Mild to moderate profanity is used throughout, including words like 'hell' and 'damn'.

A few instances of characters using God's name as an exclamation occur in dialogue.

Characters consume ale and wine during meals and celebrations in various settings.

Characters deal with significant past trauma and grief, but no self-harm or suicide is present.

The threat of the labor camps and moments of being hunted create suspenseful, tense scenes.

The world includes elemental 'ancients' and folklore, but lacks traditional spell-casting or witchcraft.

There are no prominent LGBTQ+ characters or themes in this story.

The narrative emphasizes personal survival and loyalty to family over absolute moral or divine laws.

The book does not feature or mock Christianity or its symbols.

Kazi shows great bravery by risking her life to protect her kingdom and her friends.

Characters occasionally mention the 'Gods' of their world, but it is a pagan, polytheistic framework.

Strong themes of loyalty to family and protective bonds between the Ballenger siblings are central.

Characters must learn to look past historical grievances and personal betrayals to find common ground.