Boys, Beasts & Men

by Sam J. Miller

First published 2022

In a small town, three queer teenagers—Benji, Sergio, and Mara—discover they can summon powerful, dangerous creatures. As they navigate the complexities of identity, love, and trauma, their abilities draw the attention of a sinister force. Forced to confront their own inner demons, the trio must decide whether to use their magic to fight back or succumb to the darkness within.

Genres: fiction, fantasy, magical-realism, young-adult, 21st-century

Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, inner-demons, power-dynamics

Setting: Small Town

Period: 21st Century

304 pages · Paperback · Tachyon Publications

Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness

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