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Tallow and Bone by Rhiannon Hargadon — book slip

Tallow and Bone

Adult · Expected October 6, 2026

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Dark FantasyGothic RomanceHistorical Fantasy
Creatures & Beings
Witches
Tropes & Themes
Love TriangleFriends to loversforced proximityElemental Magicgenerational cursehealer witch fmcmasked MMCsalem witch trials retellingreligious traumaMorally Greyemotional devastationsurprise pregnancy
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After fleeing allegations of treason in Europe, Amity Merriweather and her family seek a fresh start in Salem. However, they encounter a town plagued by toxic relationships, crop failures, sick children, and deep-seated superstition.

Each death strengthens a curse buried beneath Salem's soil. Gifted with rare earth magic, Amity has always hidden her abilities. Now, she faces a choice: heal the town before hysteria escalates, or risk exposure and persecution.

Amidst this turmoil, Amity is torn between two men: a male witch hardened by abuse, willing to destroy Salem, and a scarred shoemaker with a generous heart, offering her a home and family.

As accusations mount and innocents face the gallows, Amity must decide whether to sacrifice herself for those who would see her burn or abandon Salem to its consuming curse.

⚠️ Content warnings: violence, death, abuse, whipping, sexual harassment, hanging, pregnancy, fire/fire injury, murder, abortion, emotional abuse, infidelity.

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