Content Notes
At The Bookish Brew, we believe readers deserve clarity and comfort when choosing what to read. Some titles explore darker themes or include explicit content, while others are gentle and cozy. To help you browse confidently, we provide content notes and general spice levels on select books.
These notes are intended to support informed choices — not to judge or limit anyone’s reading preferences.
✦ Spice Levels (Romance Titles)
Some romance titles include on-page sexual content. When applicable, we include a spice level to indicate overall content intensity.
Spice scale:
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Very Mild (1) — Little to no on-page sexual content
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Mild (2) — Suggestive moments or brief on-page intimacy
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Medium (3) — Explicit scenes with moderate detail
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Hot (4) — Frequent or detailed explicit content
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Very Hot (5) — Explicit sexual content is a central element of the story
Spice levels are intended as a general guide and reflect content intensity, not theme or quality.
✦ Dark & Challenging Themes
Certain genres, including horror and dark romance, may explore intense or challenging subject matter. When relevant, we include brief content notes in product descriptions so readers can make choices that feel right for them.
We also encourage readers to review author-provided content or trigger warnings when available, especially for stories that explore darker or emotionally intense themes.