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A Memory Called Empire (Teixcalaan, #1)

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by Arkady Martine (Goodreads Author)

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anyone know why it's marked as lgbt?
Estel Because over the course of the book one character is shown to be bi/pansexual, and two others have a same-sex romance. Romance is a small part of the …moreBecause over the course of the book one character is shown to be bi/pansexual, and two others have a same-sex romance. Romance is a small part of the book but the representation is there and positive.(less)
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Does the book have any romance?
Reader of Books Answering this question would almost be a spoiler, but since you asked. the romance is very, very light, and it is not the focus of the story. But, th…moreAnswering this question would almost be a spoiler, but since you asked. the romance is very, very light, and it is not the focus of the story. But, the relationship between the two main characters (whatever you want to call it) is brilliant. (less)
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Ann Leckie AND Elizabeth Bear both rate it 5stars but it won’t be available until March 2019? Not Cool!
Geoff It's available now! And it's awesome!…moreIt's available now! And it's awesome!(less)
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Is there a background on Teixcalaan the word? It is used so much in the text and I can't make my brain not trip all over it. I enjoy the story but I really can't get immersed just because of this one word. It would help if I knew there was a reason for it. I realize this is my own and not the author's failing.
margaret4 I'm not sure of the background but I was having the same issue. I found listening to the audible sample on the Amazon website helpec me wrap my brain …moreI'm not sure of the background but I was having the same issue. I found listening to the audible sample on the Amazon website helpec me wrap my brain around the pronunciation of the word and made the book easier to read.(less)
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Not a question, just a quick note. My library shelved this as YA. I'm a third of the way through, and it's not YA, so in case any other institutions classified it wrongly and in case any potential readers were put off by that, don't be. I wonder why they do that? This isn't the first time I've seen it.
Jen Sci-fi and Fantasy books written by women are often classified as young adult because of ingrained disrespect to women authors and/or centers centerin…moreSci-fi and Fantasy books written by women are often classified as young adult because of ingrained disrespect to women authors and/or centers centering women. (less)
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