SuitabookToxic
Jus Accardo
- Reading
- Check whether the reader knows the earlier Denazen books, since this is listed as a later series entry. Consider reading alongside a pause after intense scenes, then discuss consent, boundaries and responsibility for powers.
- Themes
- Love, jealousy and control: Dez and Kale’s relationship is tested by another person helping Kale control his dangerous ability, while Dez experiences jealousy and fears losing him. The book leaves its stance open to more than one reading.
- Dangerous power and responsibility: Kale has an ability associated with killing by touch and is being taught control; the characters also face threats and a deadly poison. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Rescue, coercion and agency: The story refers to Denazen, forced labour or imprisonment, threats and attempts to make characters reveal information or accept help. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Content to think about includes stabbing, threats, lethal abilities, imprisonment or forced labour, a deadly poison, possible death, profanity and sexualised joking. Romantic jealousy and possessive feelings are also prominent.