Questions About The Pirate of Fathoms Deep (Tales of the High Court, #2)

by Megan Derr (Goodreads Author)

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Why can't either Shemal or Lesto bear children? I remember Nyle bearing children as well as a side character in this story? Just curious

Tenny Well, Nyle and Lord Tara are trans men (confirmed by author on her tumblr), so they are biologically "equipped", so to speak, to bear children. Shemal…moreWell, Nyle and Lord Tara are trans men (confirmed by author on her tumblr), so they are biologically "equipped", so to speak, to bear children. Shemal and Lesto are not, so they have to adopt.(less)

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Now I'm curious if Allen can carry and we are going to see Sarrica fretting over his pregancy. I'm hoping we do, but can't find any information on that, anyone knows?

Nix Buttons Short answer: no he can't, he is biological male and can therefore not carry children.
[I wonder how so many overlook this, it's all explained in book …moreShort answer: no he can't, he is biological male and can therefore not carry children.
[I wonder how so many overlook this, it's all explained in book 1] It is made clear that there is no medical or magical transitioning, no male pregnancies or other such things. However, in the Harken Empire one can choose their own gender identity (be it male, female or fluid), in most parts there is no sexism and no one is pressured into a heterosexual relationship, there are also cultures and regions where polyamory is practised.
Allen and Sarrica are biological male and can't produce offspring without a dame (a surrogate woman carrying children for them, though the impregnation has to happen the old-fashioned way).

Example: Allens mother and father are both biological male, which is why they used a dame to conceive Allen, the dame is his legal aunt (sister of his father) and biological mother, while Allens legal mother is the biological father, she is transgender.(less)

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Can i read this without having read the first one?

Nix Buttons Yes, you can. There are some nuances you'd miss out on but it is possible. For some even preferable because the first one has a way heavier atmosphere…moreYes, you can. There are some nuances you'd miss out on but it is possible. For some even preferable because the first one has a way heavier atmosphere and is not as light-hearted and sweet as this one.
Of course I loved both instalments and would recommend reading them in order, but that's just because I love this series so much ;)(less)

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Can this be read as a stand-alone novel?

Nix Buttons Yes, you can. There are some nuances you'd miss out on but it is possible. For some even preferable because the first one has a heavier atmosphere and…moreYes, you can. There are some nuances you'd miss out on but it is possible. For some even preferable because the first one has a heavier atmosphere and is not as light-hearted and sweet as this one.
Of course I loved all instalments and would recommend reading them in order, but that's just because I love this series so much ;)(less)

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when does this book comes out as audio?

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