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Vespertine
Fantasy
Vespertine
Artemisia is training to become a Gray Sister when possessed soldiers attack her convent and force her to wield a saint's relic. The revenant bound to the relic offers dangerous power, sharp commentary, and help that may come with hidden motives. As supernatural corruption spreads, Artemisia must work with the spirit she has every reason to distrust. Darkly atmospheric but ultimately hopeful, this fantasy suits a stormy evening for readers interested in reluctant heroines, religious orders, prickly companionship, and the boundary between possession and partnership.
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Content notes
Ghostly violence and possession; death and murder; blood and injury detail; child abuse; self-harm; suicide references; fire/burn injury; confinement; panic attacks/trauma; mild body horror.
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Backseat Cold Brew
Cold brew over ice is wonderfully straightforward, with a touch of sweetness if you like.
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- Fill a glass with ice, add cold brew, and stir in simple syrup if desired.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A slow-sipping glass of wine suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
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- Pour cabernet sauvignon into an appropriate wine glass and serve at the recommended temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Wine glass.
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