Summary
Beth Pickering, a young Oxford professor of ornithology, competes against rival professor Devon Lockley to capture a rare magical bird. When a competition to become Birder of the Year is announced, the two rivals must team up and navigate their growing attraction while dealing with dangerous birds and mysterious opponents who may not play fair.
Language
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ProfanityMild
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Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityMild
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Crude / Childish LanguageNone
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Racial / Ethnic SlursNone
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| f-word | 1-2 |
| sh*t | 1-2 |
| *ss | 1-2 |
| b*st*rd | 1-2 |
| b*tch | 1-2 |
| bl**dy | 1-2 |
| bug**r | 1-2 |
| d*mn | 1-2 |
| c-word | 1-2 |
| h*ll | 1-2 |
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🔒 Sign in free to read the detailsViolence
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Graphic Violence / GoreNone
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Disturbing / FrighteningModerate
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Vulgar / Obscene GesturesNone
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Bullying / Verbal CrueltyMild
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Explicit Sexual ContentSignificant
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Sexually SuggestiveModerate
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Kissing (Light / Peck)Mild
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Kissing (Passionate)Moderate
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Heterosexual RomanceHeavy
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Homosexual RomanceNone
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Illegal Drug UseNone
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Legal Alcohol UseMild
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Implied / Referenced UseNone
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📋 Other content in The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love
Medical / Body ProcessesNone
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Heavy Emotional ThemesMild
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Deception / LyingModerate
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