Lion’s Legacy
Lion’s Legacy by L. C. Rosen, published by Union Square & Company in 2023, is a young adult novel that explores themes of adventure and identity. Seventeen-year-old Tennessee Russo faces personal turmoil as he grapples with his boyfriend’s infidelity and the expectations of his friends. When his estranged father, a renowned archaeologist, unexpectedly reappears and invites him on a quest for the Rings of the Sacred Band of Thebes, Tennessee is presented with a choice that could redefine his relationship with his father and himself.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of fantasy and magical realism as Tennessee navigates ancient ruins and the complexities of queer history. The story delves into the significance of legacy and self-discovery against the vibrant backdrop of Greece. As Tennessee embarks on this journey, he must confront not only the mysteries of the past but also his own desires and the meaning of doing the right thing. With 304 pages, this edition offers a rich exploration of action, adventure, and LGBTQ themes, inviting readers to reflect on the power of claiming one’s identity.
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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 one-hundred-and-fifty 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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