By Abigail Roux, Eric Arvin, T. J. Klune, SJD Peterson, S. McAuley
Of humanity there are darker tales. Stories that take some squinting to see through. Unconventional stories. Tales that threaten to break the heart by cruel twists of fate, the dogs of war, or demons that are all too real; whether they be of unrequited love or a karmic slap in the face. Happy endings take a time in coming, and some never arrive. But through all the darkness there is light, a glimmer of hope and wonder...if one has the will to see it.
Severity reflects intensity, not value — “central theme” means a warning is a core part of the book, not that the book is bad.