There they're sheltered by military general and monster-hunter Katya, daughter to the Tsar, who they miraculously made their ally. The beginning of BLESSED MONSTERS follows main characters Nadya, Serefin, Malachiasz (back from the dead), and their friends as they make their way to Kalyamozov, the capital city of Kalyazin. Publisher recommends this for age 13 and up, but given the level of violence, 15 is a more appropriate floor. The characters swear with moderate regularity, including 'f-k,' 's-t,' 'ass,' 'damn,' and 'hell.' Characters drink wine and vodka several times, though not excessively. Adult couples share passionate kisses, grope under skirts and without shirts sex is largely implied, not described. Human characters use daggers, swords, and magic, as well as hand-to-hand fighting, while gods in the form of monsters use hands, claws, and teeth to defend, injure, and brutally kill. Violence is, at times, bloody and intense. There, they plot to prevent the world from being devoured by newly awakened ancient, fallen gods and maybe end the war, too. After the betrayals and life-ending mistakes on the mountain at the end of Book 2, Ruthless Gods, the 100-year-long war between Kalyazin and Tranavia (fantasy analogues for pre-Industrial Russia and Poland) rages on, and Nadya, Serefin, Malachiasz, and their friends end up in Komyazalov, the capital city of Kalyazin.

Duncan's Something Dark and Holy trilogy. Parents need to know that Blessed Monsters is the third and final book in Emily A. Serefin, who drank far too much in the previous books, has learned to drink moderately.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Young adult characters drink wine and vodka several times, though not excessively.

Blessed Monsters by Emily A. Duncan