Lion’s Legacy
Lion’s Legacy by L. C. Rosen is a captivating exploration of identity and adventure, set to be published by Union Square & Company on March 5, 2024. This 304-page book follows seventeen-year-old Tennessee Russo, whose life takes a turn when his estranged father, a renowned archaeologist, unexpectedly reenters his life. Faced with the fallout from a cheating boyfriend and the expectations of his friends, Tennessee must decide whether to embark on a journey with his father to uncover the Rings of the Sacred Band of Thebes, an artifact linked to a historical troop of gay soldiers.
Readers will find a rich narrative that intertwines themes of LGBTQ identity, social topics, and the complexities of dating and relationships. As Tennessee navigates ancient ruins and the challenges of reconciling with his father, he also grapples with questions about queer history and personal legacy. The story unfolds against a vibrant Greek backdrop, blending elements of magical realism with action and adventure, inviting readers to reflect on the significance of claiming one’s heritage.
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Seventeen-year-old Tennessee Russo’s life is imploding. His boyfriend has been cheating on him, and all his friends know about it. Worse, they expect him to just accept his ex’s new relationship and make nice. So when his father, a famous archaeologist and reality show celebrity whom he hasn’t seen in two years, shows up unexpectedly and offers to take him on an adventure, Tennessee only has a few choices:
1. Stay, mope, regret it forever.
2. Go, try to reconcile with Dad, become his sidekick again.
3. Go, but make it his adventure, and Dad will be the sidekick.
The object of his father’s latest quest, the Rings of the Sacred Band of Thebes, is too enticing to say no to. Finding artifacts related to the troop of ancient Greek soldiers, composed of 150 gay couples, means navigating ruins, deciphering ancient mysteries, and maybe meeting a cute boy.
But will his dad let Tennessee do the right thing with the rings if they find them? And what is the right thing? Who does queer history belong to?
Against the backdrop of a sunlit Greek landscape, author L. C. Rosen masterfully weaves together adventure, romance, and magic in a celebration of the power of claiming your queer legacy.
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