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A Forgery of Roses

by Jessica S. Olson

The magic system is the hook: art that can heal, alter, and maybe resurrect, dropped into a murder mystery where every suspect has something to hide.

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  • Content warnings: Blood, Gore, Graphic violence, Death, Murder, Kidnapping, Imprisonment, Injury detail, Body horror, Pregnancy loss / miscarriage, Suicidal ideation, Chronic illness, Panic attacks, Needles / medical procedures, Grief, Religious bigotry
Length384 pages
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PacingMedium

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Romance promise

  • None
  • Earned hope
  • Secretly soft
  • Adrenaline rush
  • Artist/musician
  • Damaged survivor

Fantasy promise

  • Ya fantasy
  • Manor house / estate
  • Gothic
  • Humans only
  • Big city / metropolis
  • Historical
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  • Low fantasy / secret magic

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  • First person
  • Medium
  • Lush
  • Moderate
  • Artist/creative
  • Teen MC (under 20)
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  • Mysterious
  • Atmospheric
  • Caretaker
  • Chronic illness
  • Tense
  • Dramatic
  • Survivor
  • Anxiety rep
  • Immersive
  • Emotional
  • Forbidden knowledge
  • Plot twist heavy
  • Protect at all costs
  • Page turner

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Book details
Length
384 pages
Publisher
Inkyard Press
Language
English
Format
Book