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Fortune Favours the Dead
by Stephen Spotswood
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
▷ Representation: Will (mc) is sapphic; Lillian (sc/mc) has multiple sclerosis and uses a cane; sapphic and achillean scs.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Sexism, Stalking, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
➸ Trigger warnings for sexism, queermisia (theme), sexual harassment recounted, child abuse, domestic abuse, suicide by gun violence mentioned (multiple), alcohol consumption, hospitalisation for physical injuries, death of a mother, death of a father from suicide, murder, gun violence, knife violence & stabbing, physical assault, blackmail, and stalking.
Context:
• Will is hospitalised for extensive injuries sustained during a physical assault (suspected hate crime). She suffers from a broken wrist, dislocated fingers, fractured ribs, and a laceration to her face.
• The love interest's father and uncle are blackmailed about their sexuality. Her mother forced her father to marry her, officially claiming her pregnancy as his child, so she would not out his relationship with Wallace. He later dies by suicide from a gunshot due to the pressure of being closeted.
• Lots of discussion or innuendos about the legality of queer relationships as well as period typical sexism.