Fantasy
Bookshops & Bonedust
2023·352 pages
In a high-fantasy world, a battle-scarred orc discovers the thrill of books and hidden dangers in a sleepy seaside town.
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In a high-fantasy world, a battle-scarred orc discovers the thrill of books and hidden dangers in a sleepy seaside town.
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When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn't always what we seek.
In Bookshops & Bonedust, a prequel to Legends & Lattes, author Travis Baldree takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books.
Viv's career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam's Ravens isn't going as planned.
Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she's packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach ...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Implied summer fling and romantic swooning; no on-page sexual scenes or explicit details.
Violence & gore
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Fantasy battles with blood, injury descriptions, pain depiction, and medical care; includes off-page murder and death.
Profanity
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Recurring strong language from foul-mouthed characters in dialogue.
Substance use
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Minor depictions of alcohol consumption in social settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central same-sex romance between protagonist and female bookshop owner; themes of first love and queer relationships.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Fantasy necromancy with skeletons and undead; ritualistic elements in magical pursuits.
Occult / demonology
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Necromancy present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Political content
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Subtle themes of personal change and community bonds in a fantasy setting.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Past slavery and abandonment trauma; animal harm including hurt sheep and animal death; captivity and stalking.
Other
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