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Synopsis
The Malazan 14th Army is confronted by a rebel force that is holed up in the city of Y'Ghatan and under the fanatical command of Leoman of the Flails, while the acceptance of the Crippled God into the pantheon threatens to cause a schism among the gods.
Bonehunters: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Extremely complex, dense epic fantasy with graphic battlefield violence, mass casualties, and mature philosophical themes. The Malazan series is notoriously challenging and explicitly adult in content and scope.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include torture, graphic violence, gore, mass death, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love sprawling military fantasy with intricate world-building and epic-scale conflicts will find this immersive and rewarding.