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The Traitor Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #1)

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by Seth Dickinson (Goodreads Author)

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Seth, I saw this was the first book in a three book deal you signed. Will the other two be sequels, or is this a standalone?
Seth Dickinson I'm not sure! There will be one sequel, and maybe two. I'm trying to use as few books as possible to tell the story.…moreI'm not sure! There will be one sequel, and maybe two. I'm trying to use as few books as possible to tell the story.(less)
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Is the next book coming up for preorder soon?
Seth Dickinson Hey! I'm hoping I can get you a schedule for this early next year. It won't be 'soon' as in months, but it hopefully won't be years and years either.…moreHey! I'm hoping I can get you a schedule for this early next year. It won't be 'soon' as in months, but it hopefully won't be years and years either.(less)
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Hey Seth, Thanks for writing such an entertaining novel, I found it to be a profoundly moving journey! The Question: Was there any significance to picking the title Agonist? Obviously it fits the character but I was curious if there was some significance (personal/historical/etc.) that led you to choose it? Only a few definitions I'm finding include "a person who is torn by inner conflict." Thanks!
Seth Dickinson Trying to answer without spoilers — it fits in a lot of ways; it sounds vaguely scientific, it describes an agent of change, it's part of both 'protag…moreTrying to answer without spoilers — it fits in a lot of ways; it sounds vaguely scientific, it describes an agent of change, it's part of both 'protagonist' and 'antagonist', it's got that element of inner conflict, it makes people think of suffering, it makes people think of struggle and (perhaps) triumph.(less)
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"To survive, Baru will need to untangle this land’s intricate web of treachery - and conceal her attraction to the dangerously fascinating Duchess Tain Hu." Is this a lesbian romantic twist?
Seth Dickinson It's not meant to be a twist — Baru has known since adolescence that she's attracted to women. Maybe before!…moreIt's not meant to be a twist — Baru has known since adolescence that she's attracted to women. Maybe before!(less)
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Is this book clean?
Bruno S. Well, it's... hygienic.…moreWell, it's... hygienic.(less)
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