Literary Fiction
An alien slime-mold grad student studies first-century Pompeii and forms an unexpected, tender bond with a local sex worker.
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An alien slime-mold grad student studies first-century Pompeii and forms an unexpected, tender bond with a local sex worker.
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From bestselling author Annalee Newitz, A Wall Is Also a Road is a thought-provoking science fiction adventure about the meaning of life and love, seen through the many eyes of an alien grad student studying a familiar backwater planet. Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers, Ryka Aoki, and Martha Wells. Gardenpath is a graduate student in biology who desperately wants to pass their exams with the highest honor possible: a prize given to scholars who discover something truly novel in the universe. G...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Romance and brothel setting; sensual content non-graphic; sex work central to one lead
Violence & gore
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Mild peril in a dangerous historical setting; no graphic battle or gore focus
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Protagonist uses they/them; queer romance and identity themes are central
Religious content
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Background Roman-era religious context possible; not a faith-driven story
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic; sci-fi shapechanging and alien biology only
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Class, immigration, sex work, and academic hierarchy as recurring social themes
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Implied sexual violence off-page; coercive advisor dynamic; sex-work hardships
Other
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