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Synopsis
Apocalypse looms as a coalition lays seige to goddess Ixchel's Hex City and the area surrounding it becomes the front in a war between gods, monsters, and humans, and only Chess Pargeter, stuck in the underworld, can end the conflict.
A Tree of Bones: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This apocalyptic dark fantasy features graphic violence, explicit sexual content, strong language, and horror elements including gods, monsters, and underworld settings. Suitable only for mature adult readers comfortable with grimdark and weird western genres.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include sexual assault, torture, graphic violence, gore, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark fantasy with apocalyptic stakes and morally complex antiheroes will appreciate this intense finale.