Questions About Trickster's Choice (Daughter of the Lioness, #1)

by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author)

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Can this book be read as a stand-alone or do you need to read the preceding books to fully appreciate it?

Marybeth I didn't even know there were preceding books. I just finished this one and it was fine as a stand - alone.…moreI didn't even know there were preceding books. I just finished this one and it was fine as a stand - alone.(less)

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Is there any kind of romantic relationships in this book? If so is there anything explicit (more than kissing?)

Mara Wynne There are a couple of romantic relationships spoken about or shown but most of it is just flirting, though there are a couple of kissing scenes. There…moreThere are a couple of romantic relationships spoken about or shown but most of it is just flirting, though there are a couple of kissing scenes. There is nothing explicit or erotic however. (less)

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Is there any magic? Also, what does the summary mean by 'warring gods'? I'm not sure I'm comfortable with reading this if there is magic or gods. Thanks

Em Carr There is definitely a lot of magic, not so much as warring gods are concerned. It’s not anything super graphic if that’s what you’re concerned about.

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I realize this is fiction/fantasy, and this may seem an irrelevant question...”Is there a timeline ( time frame in a historical context) for this story series?

Cassandra Yes. Partly because all of the Tortallan books overall cover about 400 years if you include Beka Cooper, so the timeline is quite elaborate. There's a…moreYes. Partly because all of the Tortallan books overall cover about 400 years if you include Beka Cooper, so the timeline is quite elaborate. There's a paper copy in the back of Tortall: A Spy's Guide, as well as an online version on Tamora Pierce's website. http://www.tamora-pierce.net/series-e...(less)

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This is a bit of a dumb question, but if I read this series first, before the previous series about her mother, would the previous series still be a fun read?

Mara Wynne Yes, you'd know the results of a war and who a number of characters marry but otherwise there's not a whole lot of major spoilers. I read it after hav…moreYes, you'd know the results of a war and who a number of characters marry but otherwise there's not a whole lot of major spoilers. I read it after having only read two of the previous series and still loved the other two when I finally got my hands on them. (less)

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