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Adulthood Rites

by Octavia E. Butler

A hybrid child may decide the future of humans and aliens alike.

GenresSci-Fi
Genre and trope pairingsSci-FiMorally greySci-FiFirst contactSci-FiPost-apocalyptic
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About Adulthood Rites

Akin, Lilith's human-Oankali son, grows up with extraordinary abilities and must weigh humanity's longing for independence against the danger of repeating its own destruction.

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Spice
Medium
Darkness
Dark
Pacing
Balanced

Series

Xenogenesis / Lilith's Brood · Book 2 of 3

Content warnings
  • kidnapping
  • violence
  • xenophobia
  • gun violence
  • infertility
  • fire injury
  • murder
  • death
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