Only the Small Bones Special Edition — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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“What makes him so special?”
“He reminds me of someone I once knew…”
As the founder of Freedom Fighters, famed music composer, William Mayes, is often the first port of call when the FBI needs assistance with human trafficking victims.
After receiving such a call one night, William abandons everything to catch the next flight home. Arriving at Manhattan Memorial, he finds a beautiful young man restrained to a gurney. His eyes are wild with fear, and blood stains his skin. No one has been successful in getting him to speak.
When even he can’t get the young man to cooperate, William does something he may later come to regret—he extends an invite to his home.
The young man is non-verbal, angry, and at times openly hateful. All of which gives him control over William’s emotions.
William slowly begins to spiral from his own struggles with his tormented past. His nightmares return, sleep becomes a lost cause, and the dark voices in his head are out for blood.
Amid their co-dependent isolation, William’s feelings evolve. Lines are blurred, and then crossed altogether as they start down a path riddled with secrets and lies of omission.
The only thing that can set them both free is the truth. But maybe some things are better left buried. Because if the ugliest parts of William are ever unearthed, no one will be spared.
Only the Small Bones is an MM romance, and book one in the standalone series Slow Burns & Tragic Beginnings. This story features a non-verbal MC with touch aversion, and mental health representation. Please visit the author's website for a full list of content warnings.
Frequently asked questions
Is Only the Small Bones Special Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book deals with heavy themes, including human trafficking, which implies a backdrop of violence and trauma experienced by the characters. The relationship dynamics are described as problematic, hinting at potential violence in the context of their experiences. No content described as scary or horror-related was found in the search results.
Does Only the Small Bones Special Edition have violence?
The book deals with heavy themes, including human trafficking, which implies a backdrop of violence and trauma experienced by the characters. The relationship dynamics are described as problematic, hinting at potential violence in the context of their experiences.
Does Only the Small Bones Special Edition have scary content?
No content described as scary or horror-related was found in the search results.
Does Only the Small Bones Special Edition have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Only the Small Bones Special Edition have racial/cultural content?
No racial themes or discussions about race detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Only the Small Bones Special Edition have profanity?
No profanity detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Only the Small Bones Special Edition have climate change?
No climate-related themes or discussions detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Only the Small Bones Special Edition have sexual identity?
The narrative includes numerous detailed sex scenes, which some readers may find off-putting. The relationship between the main characters is described as having intimate moments, indicating a focus on sexual themes.
Does Only the Small Bones Special Edition have gender roles?
No explicit discussion of gender roles or stereotypes was found in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Only the Small Bones Special Edition have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a central relationship between two male characters, William and Ryan, suggesting LGBTQ+ themes. The narrative includes intimate moments between them, indicating exploration of their identities and relationship dynamics.
