When writing a fantasy novel does it make more sense to appeal to a teenager audience or an adult one? (sh.itjust.works)

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I'm thinking of something classic with feudal medieval vibes. Are there a lot of adult fantasy readers? Or is it better to dance around more traumatic NSFW events in the book to make it more suitable for teens?

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[-] FavouriteShapes@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I do value your advice, i can't stand novels which are a traumafest, so i definitely won't be imparting something like that on to the world.

Nonetheless, if i want to simulate human interaction as accurately as possible there's gonna be some nasty stuff from time to time, with the story i have in mind

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