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Is there anything out there remotely as good as this series?

Jason Moroff Really liked these books, but there are plenty of series that surpass this. I would agree the First Thomas Covenant series, ie first trilogy. The Rift…moreReally liked these books, but there are plenty of series that surpass this. I would agree the First Thomas Covenant series, ie first trilogy. The Rift War saga and the subsequent Mistress of the Empire. Not to mention if you are really ambitious the Wheel of Time. Finally, though not "fantasy" Dune is the best.(less)

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Is there any explicit sex in the series?

westly It does touch on mature themes and has some violence, but explicit sex isn't really a focus of the story. The main draw of the series is more about co…moreIt does touch on mature themes and has some violence, but explicit sex isn't really a focus of the story. The main draw of the series is more about complex characters, political intrigue, and a gritty world. There are a few moments of sexual content, but they’re usually more implied than graphic, and they're not central to the plot. So, if you're looking for a fantasy series with a lot of romance or explicit sex scenes, this might not be the right pick. But if you enjoy morally grey characters and darker, more realistic fantasy, I think you'll really enjoy it.

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Are there heavy description of rape/abuse?

Nathan J No rape. There is a domestic violence scene, briefly described, but referenced fairly frequently, and allusion to historical abuse.

The other thing is …moreNo rape. There is a domestic violence scene, briefly described, but referenced fairly frequently, and allusion to historical abuse.

The other thing is that a main, viewpoint character is vocationally a torturer, and there are many scenes where he plies his trade. The descriptions are not particularly graphic, but do get into the mechanics of it.

There's also an unpleasant execution, and some pretty horrific battle scenes, but I don't think they fall into what you're trying to prepare for here.(less)

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