FantasyYoung Adult
Orphaned librarian Lazlo Strange, obsessed with the mythic city of Weep, joins a heroic expedition to uncover its secrets, encountering gods, ghosts, and a dream-haunting goddess.
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Orphaned librarian Lazlo Strange, obsessed with the mythic city of Weep, joins a heroic expedition to uncover its secrets, encountering gods, ghosts, and a dream-haunting goddess.
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The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around–and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared that his dream chose poorly. Since he was five years old, he’s been obsessed with the mythic lost city of Weep, but it would take someone braver than he to cross half the world in search of it. Then a stunning opportunity presents itself, in the form of a hero called the Godslayer and a band of legendary warriors, and he has to seize his chance or lose his dream forever.
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Romance & sex
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Sensual kissing scenes between characters; one sex scene with some details described but not explicit. Backstory of rape, sexual abuse, and coercion by gods; implied forced pregnancies; central to history but not graphically on-page.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of violence including torture, blood, and death; war themes and body horror elements central to plot.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Two female characters in a relationship, sharing sleeping space; mentioned briefly.
Religious content
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Fantasy portrayal of gods and rituals; no real-world religious themes or conversion.
Magic & witchcraft
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Fantasy magic with dream manipulation, summoning moths, and god-like powers; ritualistic elements in mythical context.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Explores slavery, cultural appropriation, discrimination, trauma, and overcoming hate through societal conflicts.
Self-harm / suicide
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References to suicidal thoughts, suicide, and PTSD from trauma; recurring in character backstories.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of child abuse, parental abuse, slavery, human trafficking, and systemic cruelty; child death and mental trauma. Backstory of rape, sexual abuse, and coercion by gods; implied forced pregnancies; central to history but not graphically on-page.
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