What to Suspect When You’re Suspecting Book 2 | Digital Download
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Welcome to the cozy-yet-chaotic household of Brant and Nico, where they thought they were rescuing a baby gargoyle, Gustopher, only to find themselves raising the world’s only (known) dragon. As Gus grows, so do xer’s powers – invisibility, anyone? – leaving the dads grappling with a fast-growing dragon who throws tantrums, projects 1,000-year-old dream-visions, and has a weakness for cheese puffs. But their struggles aren’t confined to the domestic sphere – outside pressures mount as everyone clamors for a piece of the action. From vampires and werewolves to pixies and politicians, a colorful cast of characters descends upon their doorstep, each with their own agenda. Amidst the frenzy, two questions loom large: What are Gus’s rights, and how will this impact Multnomah? In this continuation of our cozy adventure, illusions are shattered at every turn, revealing that nothing is quite what it seems. Especially not Gus.
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Description
This is the cozy chaos follow-up to Book 1, Guarding Gus. Our boys have just started to get the hang of new parenthood, contending with a fast-growing dragon who breaks locks and eats pounds of cheese puffs, when it seems like everyone in the world wants a piece of the action. After all, isn’t Gus the first-seen dragon in over 400 years? We are continuing to explore the topic of marginalized rights and all the ups and downs of chosen family.
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First, he was a gargoyle. Then, a dragon. Then, not a “he” at all. Everyone in town wants something from Gus, but you just want xer to stop eating your shoelaces and cheese puffs.
Welcome to the cozy-yet-chaotic household of Brant and Nico, where raising the world’s only (known) dragon isn’t just about putting out furniture fires and claw-proofing the cabinets. Six months ago, they rescued what they thought was a baby gargoyle. Little did they know that their lives were about to take an unexpected turn into the limelight.
As Gustopher grows, so do xer’s powers – invisibility, anyone? — leaving Brant and Nico grappling with a creature who throws tantrums and can project thousand-year-old dream visions. But their struggles aren’t confined to the domestic sphere – outside pressures mount as everyone clamors for a piece of the action. From vampires and werewolves to pixies and politicians, a colorful cast of characters descends upon their doorstep, each with their own agenda. But when the magical tribunal show up demanding to take charge of Gus’s care, the real surprises begin.
Amidst the frenzy, two questions loom large: What are Gus’s rights, and how will this impact Multnomah? In this queer adventure, illusions are shattered at every turn, revealing that nothing is quite what it seems. Especially not Gus.
Bonus content:
- Nico’s journal throughout the book to offer the reader insight from the MC
- Sneak peek from Book 3
- 6 baking recipes
- Discussion questions for book clubs
Content details: This book is intended for adults, but can also be enjoyed by teenagers 16+. The themes are positive masculinity, chosen family, marginalized people’s rights, gender equality, and the power of community.
Content Warnings:
(** items are referenced, but not explored in detail)
Transgender ftm topics such as misgendering, Latine family dynamics
Animal rights
Military presence
Large crowds/general public/group behavior
Political conflict
Pressure, anxiety
Profanity
The following topics are referenced but not explored:
**Death
**Experimentation
**Foster care
**Gender discrimination
**Hate crimes
**Homophobia
**Military force
