Poison Study (Study, #1)

Contains sensual descriptions and a scene of intense on-page making out without explicit sex.

Features executions, physical torture, and descriptions of past sexual assault and trauma.

Contains occasional mild profanity and some insults throughout the dialogue.

Contains very little misuse of holy names, focusing more on the fictional world's deities.

The plot centers on various poisons, antidotes, and the addictive Butterfly's Dust drug.

Characters deal with the trauma of past abuse, though active self-harm is not present.

The threat of slow-acting poisons and the dark atmosphere of the prison are unsettling.

Magic is a major element, involving mental energy, sensing others, and innate supernatural abilities.

No prominent LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present in this first installment.

Promotes self-reliance and survival, with a focus on personal power and moral ambiguity.

No specific references to Christianity or the church are present.

Yelena shows immense bravery by facing certain death and protecting others from political plots.

There is no mention of Christian faith; characters rely on magic or their own wits.

Themes of loyalty and protective love develop between Yelena and her mentors and friends.

Yelena struggles to forgive herself for past actions while seeking justice against her abusers.