Although the novel is part of a series, it works as a standalone story as the main plot is self-contained. However, knowledge of the previous volumes enriches the reading experience.

The novel contains intense emotional and psychological elements as well as explicit scenes. It is clearly aimed at an adult audience and deals with complex, sometimes dark themes.

Thunder Bay is more than just a setting - the city acts as a character in its own right, whose dark atmosphere and hidden secrets significantly contribute to the plot and influence the development of the main characters.