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* {{Interquel}}: ''Crimes: The Proposal'' is a short book set between the second and third books, centering on Trystan's proposal to Cameron.
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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released from June 28, 2023 to September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023. According to the December 2023 Choices Insiders, it's currently planned for a 2024 release. A side book called ''Crimes: The Proposal'' is released exclusively for VIPs on May 8, 2024.

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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released from June 28, 2023 to September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023. According to the December 2023 Choices Insiders, it's currently planned for a 2024 release. A side book called ''Crimes: The Proposal'' is released exclusively for VIPs VIP players on May 8, 2024.
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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released from June 28, 2023 to September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023. According to the December 2023 Choices Insiders, it's currently planned for a 2024 release. A side book called ''Crimes: The Proposal'' is set to released on Early Access? on May 8, 2024.

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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released from June 28, 2023 to September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023. According to the December 2023 Choices Insiders, it's currently planned for a 2024 release. A side book called ''Crimes: The Proposal'' is set to released on Early Access? exclusively for VIPs on May 8, 2024.
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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released from June 28, 2023 to September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023. According to the December 2023 Choices Insiders, it's currently planned for a 2024 release. A side book called ''Crimes: The Proposal'' is set to released to Early Access? on May 8, 2024.

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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released from June 28, 2023 to September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023. According to the December 2023 Choices Insiders, it's currently planned for a 2024 release. A side book called ''Crimes: The Proposal'' is set to released to on Early Access? on May 8, 2024.
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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released from June 28, 2023 to September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023. According to the December 2023 Choices Insiders, it's currently planned for a 2024 release.

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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released from June 28, 2023 to September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023. According to the December 2023 Choices Insiders, it's currently planned for a 2024 release.
release. A side book called ''Crimes: The Proposal'' is set to released to Early Access? on May 8, 2024.
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Not to be confused with [[CrimeOfPassion the similarly-named trope]].
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** In Book 2, Chapter 15, Colette, Lydea's NumberTwo in the Royal Guard, is revealed to be [[spoiler:Vasili's [[TheDragon Dragon]]]].

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** In Book 2, Chapter 15, Colette, Lydea's NumberTwo in the Royal Guard, Guard and her girlfriend, is revealed to be [[spoiler:Vasili's [[TheDragon Dragon]]]].
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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released from June 28, 2023 to September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023.

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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released from June 28, 2023 to September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023. According to the December 2023 Choices Insiders, it's currently planned for a 2024 release.
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** The bonus scene of Book 1 features a mysterious figure discussing how to get rid of Trystan with somebody on the phone and telling them "I am your loyal servant...Your Majesty". Given that ([[spoiler: seemingly]]) the same hooded figure killed [[spoiler: Juliana]], and the second book puts much focus on the Act for Heir Equity (which allows all royal children to ascend the throne, even if they're illegitimate), the audience is led to believe that either the King or Queen are masterminding the killings to ensure that the right child gets the throne (especially since Book 1 also had a mastermind behind the killings). Book 2, Chapter 15 reveals that [[spoiler: the hooded figure was Colette, and she was talking to Vasili, whom she considers "the true King"; King Maksim and Queen Viktoria had nothing to do with the killings whatsoever]].

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** The bonus scene of Book 1 features a mysterious figure discussing how to get rid of Trystan with somebody on the phone and telling them "I am your loyal servant...Your Majesty". Given that ([[spoiler: seemingly]]) the same hooded figure killed [[spoiler: Juliana]], Juliana, and the second book puts much focus on the Act for Heir Equity (which allows all royal children to ascend the throne, even if they're illegitimate), the audience is led to believe that either the King or Queen are masterminding the killings to ensure that the right child gets the throne (especially since Book 1 also had a mastermind behind the killings). Book 2, Chapter 15 reveals that [[spoiler: the hooded figure was Colette, and she was talking to Vasili, whom she considers "the true King"; King Maksim and Queen Viktoria had nothing to do with the killings whatsoever]].
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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released on June 28, 2023, and is set to conclude on September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023.

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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released on from June 28, 2023, and is set 2023 to conclude on September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023.
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* AbdicateTheThrone: By Drakovian law, King Maksim must hand over the throne to the heir on his 65th birthday.

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* AbdicateTheThrone: By Drakovian law, King Maksim must hand over the throne to the heir on his 65th birthday. In Book 2 Chapter 16, [[spoiler: Trystan's first and last act as King/Queen is to name Lydea the Queen of Drakovia.]]

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** Chapter 10 reveals [[spoiler:Vosegus and Devona, the leaders of the Hand of Mahra, are Nick Bastion and Anika Deshpandi.]]
** In Chapter 14, the Heartace Killer's identity is revealed to be [[spoiler:Tony Kowalski]].
** In Chapter 16, the Mastermind, [[spoiler:Eleanor St-Claire]], is revealed to be [[spoiler:the daughter of Mathus Blake, the founder of the original cult.]]

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** Book 1, Chapter 10 reveals [[spoiler:Vosegus and Devona, the leaders of the Hand of Mahra, are Nick Bastion and Anika Deshpandi.Deshpande.]]
** In Book 1, Chapter 14, the Heartace Killer's identity is revealed to be [[spoiler:Tony Kowalski]].
** In Book 1, Chapter 16, the Mastermind, [[spoiler:Eleanor St-Claire]], is revealed to be [[spoiler:the daughter of Mathus Blake, the founder of the original cult.]]]]
** In Book 2, Chapter 15, Colette, Lydea's NumberTwo in the Royal Guard, is revealed to be [[spoiler:Vasili's [[TheDragon Dragon]]]].
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** The bonus scene of Book 1 features a mysterious figure discussing how to get rid of Trystan with somebody on the phone and telling them "I am your loyal servant...Your Majesty". Given that ([[spoiler: seemingly]]) the same hooded figure killed [[spoiler: Juliana]], and the second book puts much focus on the Heir for Equity act (which allows all royal children to ascend the throne, even if they're illegitimate), the audience is led to believe that either the King or Queen are masterminding the killings to ensure that the right child gets the throne (especially since Book 1 also had a mastermind behind the killings). Book 2, Chapter 15 reveals that [[spoiler: the hooded figure was Colette, and she was talking to Vasili, whom she considers "the true King"; King Maksim and Queen Viktoria had nothing to do with the killings whatsoever]].

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** The bonus scene of Book 1 features a mysterious figure discussing how to get rid of Trystan with somebody on the phone and telling them "I am your loyal servant...Your Majesty". Given that ([[spoiler: seemingly]]) the same hooded figure killed [[spoiler: Juliana]], and the second book puts much focus on the Act for Heir for Equity act (which allows all royal children to ascend the throne, even if they're illegitimate), the audience is led to believe that either the King or Queen are masterminding the killings to ensure that the right child gets the throne (especially since Book 1 also had a mastermind behind the killings). Book 2, Chapter 15 reveals that [[spoiler: the hooded figure was Colette, and she was talking to Vasili, whom she considers "the true King"; King Maksim and Queen Viktoria had nothing to do with the killings whatsoever]].
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** The bonus scene of Book 1 features a mysterious figure discussing how to get rid of Trystan with somebody on the phone and telling them "I am your loyal servant...Your Majesty". Given that ([[spoiler: seemingly]]) the same hooded figure killed [[spoiler: Juliana]], and the second book puts much focus on the Heir for Equity act (which allows all royal children to ascend the throne, even if they're illegitimate), the audience is led to believe that either the King or Queen are masterminding the killings to ensure that the right child gets the throne (especially since Book 1 also had a mastermind behind the killings). Book 2, Chapter 15 reveals that [[spoiler: the hooded figure was Colette, and she was talking to Vasili, whom she considers "the true King"]].

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** The bonus scene of Book 1 features a mysterious figure discussing how to get rid of Trystan with somebody on the phone and telling them "I am your loyal servant...Your Majesty". Given that ([[spoiler: seemingly]]) the same hooded figure killed [[spoiler: Juliana]], and the second book puts much focus on the Heir for Equity act (which allows all royal children to ascend the throne, even if they're illegitimate), the audience is led to believe that either the King or Queen are masterminding the killings to ensure that the right child gets the throne (especially since Book 1 also had a mastermind behind the killings). Book 2, Chapter 15 reveals that [[spoiler: the hooded figure was Colette, and she was talking to Vasili, whom she considers "the true King"]].King"; King Maksim and Queen Viktoria had nothing to do with the killings whatsoever]].

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* BaitAndSwitch: Book 2 leads readers to believe that it will be the last, with the "special ending" mentioned in Chapter 2 being Trystan and Cameron marrying and ruling Drakovia together... until a 3rd book was announced.

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Book 2 leads readers to believe that it will be the last, with the "special ending" mentioned in Chapter 2 being Trystan and Cameron marrying and ruling Drakovia together... until a 3rd book was announced.announced.
** The bonus scene of Book 1 features a mysterious figure discussing how to get rid of Trystan with somebody on the phone and telling them "I am your loyal servant...Your Majesty". Given that ([[spoiler: seemingly]]) the same hooded figure killed [[spoiler: Juliana]], and the second book puts much focus on the Heir for Equity act (which allows all royal children to ascend the throne, even if they're illegitimate), the audience is led to believe that either the King or Queen are masterminding the killings to ensure that the right child gets the throne (especially since Book 1 also had a mastermind behind the killings). Book 2, Chapter 15 reveals that [[spoiler: the hooded figure was Colette, and she was talking to Vasili, whom she considers "the true King"]].
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** Book 2 Chapter 14. [[spoiler: Lydea is Queen Viktoria's bastard child. The Act for Heir Equity passes, and Vasili is revealed to be the killer.]]

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* BaitAndSwitch: Book 2 leads readers to believe that it will be the last, with the "special ending" mentioned in Chapter 2 being Trystan and Cameron marrying and ruling Drakovia together... until a 3rd book was announced.



* BigYes: The fanbase's collective reaction when it was announced on September 25, 2023 that ''Crimes of Passion'' would be getting a third book.
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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released on June 28, 2023.

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The book was released for VIP players on December 22, 2021, and for everybody on April 6, 2022. On May 13, 2022, it was confirmed that ''Crimes Of Passion'' would receive a sequel. The finale of Book 1 released on May 18, 2022 for VIP players and on July 20, 2022 for all players. Book 2 was released on June 28, 2023, and is set to conclude on September 29, 2023. A third book was announced on September 25, 2023.



* BigNo: Poor [[spoiler:Eveline_Goncharov]]'s reaction upon finding out that [[spoiler:Sebastyan Thorne]] was murdered in Book 2, Chapter 13.

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* BigNo: Poor [[spoiler:Eveline_Goncharov]]'s [[spoiler:Eveline Goncharov]]'s reaction upon finding out that [[spoiler:Sebastyan Thorne]] was murdered in Book 2, Chapter 13.
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* BigNo: Poor [[spoiler:Eveline_Goncharov]]'s reaction upon finding out that [[spoiler:Sebastyan Thorne]] was murdered in Book 2, Chapter 13.
* BigYes: The fanbase's collective reaction when it was announced on September 25, 2023 that ''Crimes of Passion'' would be getting a third book.
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* OnceKilledAManWithANoodleImplement: In Book 2 Chapter 5, paying the premium choice to read Lydea's profile shows she's rumored to have killed someone with a single sheet of A4 printer paper.

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* OnceKilledAManWithANoodleImplement: In Book 2 Chapter 5, paying the premium choice to read Lydea's profile shows she's rumored to have [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome killed someone with a single sheet of A4 printer paper.paper]].
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** The description for Book 2 Chapter 15 spoils that [[spoiler: the killer is revealed in Chapter 14.]]

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** The description for Book 2 Chapter 15 spoils that [[spoiler: the killer is revealed in at the end of Chapter 14.]]14. Thankfully, their name and gender are not revealed]]. Also, the description for Book 2, Chapter 15 asks [[spoiler: if Cameron will die trying to bring the killer to justice]], but the description for Book 2, Chapter 16 mentions [[spoiler: Cameron returning home]], so [[spoiler: obviously, they won't die]].
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** The description for Book 2 Chapter 15 spoils that [[spoiler: the killer is revealed in Chapter 14.]]
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* BreakingOldTrends: On September 22, 2023, it was revealed that Chapters 15 and 16 would be airing on September 28 and September 29, respectively, as opposed to the original schedule of October 4 and October 11. Because of this, it's the first time in (canon[[note]]the FanSequel ''VisualNovel/ItLivesWithin'' had its last three chapters airing on three consecutive days in March 2023[[/note]]) Choices history when three chapters are airing on three consecutive days.
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* AlasPoorVillain: Downplayed in that [[spoiler: Sebastyan]] isn't so much a villain as a hotheaded arrogant jerk and [[spoiler: a RedHerring]], but [[spoiler: his]] death at the end of Book 2, Chapter 12 and everyone's reactions in the next chapter are very sorrowful, and the fact that several of the Thorne siblings barely react to it is a sign of how sociopathic they are.

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* InMemoriam: In Universe. Chapter 3 reveals The Drunk Tank has a memorial display to Jimmy Rose, Cameron's father and Uncle Tommy's brother.

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In Universe. Book 1 Chapter 3 reveals The Drunk Tank has a memorial display to Jimmy Rose, Cameron's father and Uncle Tommy's brother.brother.
** Book 2 Chapter 13's title is named as such. A premium choice allows Trystan and Marguerite to hold a farewell ritual for [[spoiler: Sebastyan.]]
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** [[spoiler: The description for Book 2, Chapter 13 (which was visible hours after Chapter 11 released) completely spoils the fact that Sebastyan is going to die by the end of Chapter 12.]]

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** [[spoiler: The description for Book 2, Chapter 13 (which was visible hours after Chapter 11 released) completely spoils the fact that Sebastyan is going to die by the end of Chapter 12.]]12]]. Similarly, [[spoiler: the description for Chapter 14 spoils the twist in Chapter 13 that Trystan's parents had a daughter born out of wedlock, and that there is a "rogue heir"]].
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** Book 1 displays the chapters that contain each of the 8 clues. Book 2 lacks this, however.
** [[spoiler: The description for Book 2, Chapter 13 (which was visible hours after Chapter 11 released) completely spoils the fact that Sebastyan is going to die by the end of Chapter 12.]]
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* TheFashionista: Marguerite Thorne, aka "Mags," runs a high end boutique and offers Cameron the [[BribingYourWayToVictory Glitz and Glam or Ebony Elegance]] outfits. Throughout Book 2, she provides the various premium outfits Cameron wears to impress the Drakovian nobles, especially the Thornes.
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* BigScrewedUpFamily: According to Trystan, the Drakovian royal family are a bunch of psychopaths, and he/she and Marguerite are the [[OnlySaneMan only sane members]]. Just how big is this family? Well, Trystan has 8 siblings, 3 of whom are half siblings (including Marguerite).
* BlackAndNerdy: Ruby Webster is a forensic expert for the NYPD, is into scientific subjects, wears glasses, and is black. Her profile reveals she graduated from Johns Hopkins University at 21.



* BoxedCrook: A premium scene in Chapter 3 reveals that Luke is only allowed to use his hacking skills in service of law enforcement. Cameron points out that due to a loophole in New York state law, private agencies qualify.



* TheExile: Trystan is exiled from Drakovia, with the tabloids guessing why the prince(ss) was kicked out of their country. A premium scene in Chapter 1 has Cameron guess why they were exiled: murder, defying their parents, or [[TrappedByGamblingDebts gambling debts]]. If Cameron chooses gambling, Trystan bet it all on the horses. Trystan says if they were going to go in debt, they would do it in poker.



* GenderBlenderName: Trystan's middle name changes depending on gender: Sebastijan for a male, Valerija for a female.



* MassivelyNumberedSiblings: Trystan's profile in Chapter 2 that they're the oldest child out of nine siblings.



* PlayfulHacker: Luke Watanabe serves as the hacker to the Ginovesi Private Detective Agency. He's able to hack social media feeds which provide Dossiers on the characters you meet, and hacks the traffic cams while looking for Sonja.



* PrivateDetective: Cameron is one of these, a former NYPD police officer turned private, working for the Ginovesi Detective Agency.



* YoungerThanTheyLook: Tony Kowalski is said to be 24, but he looks about 40.

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