Content & Trigger Warnings for The Well of Ascension (2007)
10 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Well of Ascension (2007) contains 10 content warnings : Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, War / combat, Drug use (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence, Sexual assault / rape, Slavery / forced labor, Torture.
Check the full breakdown below before you read.
Set up your trigger profile to see which warnings affect you.
| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters grieve losses from the first book and face new losses throughout the siege narrative |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters contemplate hopelessness and self-sacrifice |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | Manipulation and emotional control by antagonists |
| War / combat | 3/5 | Depicted | Siege warfare and military conflicts throughout |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Use of metals as a power source has drug-like dependence |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 2/5 | Depicted | Abusive relationship dynamics explored |
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Battle violence with graphic injuries and deaths |
| Sexual assault / rape | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual violence and rape depicted in a significant scene |
| Slavery / forced labor | 3/5 | Depicted | The aftermath of the skaa slave system is a significant theme as the newly freed population struggles with its legacy |
| Torture | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters face physical punishment and coercion |
Mental Health & Emotional
Characters grieve losses from the first book and face new losses throughout the siege narrative
Other
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
The aftermath of the skaa slave system is a significant theme as the newly freed population struggles with its legacy
Know of a warning we missed? Log in to suggest it.





