A devastating short-fiction collection exploring queer infatuation, heartbreak, and brutal revenge in speculative worlds.
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A devastating short-fiction collection exploring queer infatuation, heartbreak, and brutal revenge in speculative worlds.
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In Nebula Award-winning author Sam J. Miller’s devastating debut short-fiction collection, featuring an introduction by Amal El-Mohtar, queer infatuation, inevitable heartbreak, and brutal revenge seamlessly intertwine. Whether innocent, guilty, or not even human, the boys, beasts, and men roaming through Miller’s gorgeously crafted worlds can destroy readers, yet leave them wanting more.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content with queer infatuation themes; some explicit references likely.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence and horror elements; brutal revenge is a central theme.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language expected in emotional or violent contexts.
Substance use
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Moderate themes of alcoholism and drug use; portrayal may not be cautionary.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central focus on LGBTQ+ characters and struggles; queer identity is defining.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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Minor speculative elements may include magic; not a central focus.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate social messaging on climate change, poverty, and LGBTQ+ acceptance.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor themes possible given emotional intensity; not explicitly mentioned.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent themes of animal abuse, poverty, homelessness, and emotional suffering.
Other
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