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California Bones
A Contemporary Fantasy
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Mary Robinette Kowal's "California Bones" is the first book in a captivating contemporary fantasy trilogy set in Los Angeles.
The story revolves around osteomancers, individuals who gain magical abilities by consuming the bones of extinct magical creatures.
The city's history is intertwined with powerful magic, originating from the La Brea Tar Pits, once rich with the remains of mythical beings.
The scarcity of these bones fuels power struggles among the osteomancers, leading to thrilling heists and dangerous consequences.
The series explores themes of power, resource scarcity, and the complex relationships between individuals vying for control.
The story revolves around osteomancers, individuals who gain magical abilities by consuming the bones of extinct magical creatures.
The city's history is intertwined with powerful magic, originating from the La Brea Tar Pits, once rich with the remains of mythical beings.
The scarcity of these bones fuels power struggles among the osteomancers, leading to thrilling heists and dangerous consequences.
The series explores themes of power, resource scarcity, and the complex relationships between individuals vying for control.
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Mary Robinette Kowal as a contemporary fantasy series about osteomancers who gain power from consuming the bones of extinct magical creatures.
Mary Robinette Kowal as a contemporary fantasy series about osteomancers who gain power from consuming the bones of extinct magical creatures.
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11.39: Elemental Relationship Q&A, with Greg van Eekhout
