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Synopsis
READ THE DELICIOUSLY DARK COMING-OF-AGE STORY NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET 'A beautifully tragic coming of age story. I can't get over this book' 5***** Reader Review 'Absolutely one-of-a-kind storytelling' 5***** Reader Review _______ When teenage cannibal Maren is rejected by her family, she is forced into a life alone and on the run. Until she meets Lee. Tall, brooding and mysterious, he sees Maren for who she is: someone like him. Maren's small world breaks wide open. And as they embark on a journey of longing and survival, Lee teaches her how to live. Their bond makes them untouchable. Their blistering love is palpable. But will it save them from a world in which they don't belong? . . .
Bones & All: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Graphic cannibalism is central to the plot as the teenage protagonist must consume human flesh to survive. Contains disturbing imagery, violence, death, and themes of abandonment and otherness unsuitable for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include gore, death, and cannibalism (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Older teens drawn to dark, boundary-pushing fiction will find this haunting exploration of identity and belonging compelling despite its deeply disturbing premise.