Questions About Master of Sorrows (The Silent Gods, #1)

by Justin Call (Goodreads Author)

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I'm guessing, there will be no romance in these books, right?

Justin Call That depends what you define as romance. In the first book, for example, there is a romantic relationship, <spoiler>but it's not a true romance. It's …moreThat depends what you define as romance. In the first book, for example, there is a romantic relationship, <spoiler>but it's not a true romance. It's an opportunity for character growth and a chance to see two naive characters evolve beyond their imagined dependence on one another.</spoiler>

Within the series itself, though, characters frequently fall in and out of love, sometimes within the same book. Some relationships stick. Some don't. Some become complicated to the point that it becomes hard to define whether people are romantic interests or not. There are love triangles, hate triangles, and a variety of other intersecting lines. Despite all of those complications, there are still characters who I "ship" together, and the focus of their relationships (romantic and otherwise) is integral to their character arcs. Whether or not you define that as romance is up to the reader, I suppose, but I like to think that, yes, there are threads of romance in the series – though some are weak and some are strong.

But if you define romance as sex scenes, then I would probably say no, there are no descriptions of sex in the series (though, as in life, some characters may have sex "off-screen" and some characters may talk about sex using lewd or suggestive language). I don't consider that "romance," though, so for the purpose of your question, I'll refer to my previous answer.(less)

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When is this book available in the US? I cannot find any information on a US publication/availability date. Thanks for any info!

Justin Call Blackstone Publishing will release Master of Sorrows in North America in February of 2020 (Gollancz/Orion UK has English rights for the rest of the wo…moreBlackstone Publishing will release Master of Sorrows in North America in February of 2020 (Gollancz/Orion UK has English rights for the rest of the world except North America).

However, it is possible to get the hard copy version of the UK edition by either ordering through Book Depository (free international shipping) or by visiting Amazon.co.uk and paying for shipping to the US. Here is a link to the former: https://www.bookdepository.com/book/9...

If you are hoping for a digital US release (ebook or audiobook), you will still need to wait until the book comes out next spring.

Thanks!(less)

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is there any explicit violence or sexual content?? also is the magic very demonic or witchcrafty??

Alexis There is definitely stabbing, and bashing of heads. There's a couple kisses, but nothing very sexual. Isn't all magic either demonic or witchcrafty?

No…moreThere is definitely stabbing, and bashing of heads. There's a couple kisses, but nothing very sexual. Isn't all magic either demonic or witchcrafty?

No one is standing by cauldron boiling potions if that's what you're asking. But there is mention of demons, and at one point there is a wand and talk of a witch. But I get more of an Eragon vibe for some of the magic, runes and words but sometimes there is Star Wars "force" type, using what's inside you. (less)

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Is this a YA novel?

Matthew I appreciate you taking the time to answer! Thank you for description and sounds right up my alley. I'll grab it when I have my next book haul!…moreI appreciate you taking the time to answer! Thank you for description and sounds right up my alley. I'll grab it when I have my next book haul!(less)

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Justin Call I had never heard of the series before, but I definitely see some similarities. Having said that, the first book takes place at a magic school (very s…moreI had never heard of the series before, but I definitely see some similarities. Having said that, the first book takes place at a magic school (very similar) and the later books shift from the magic school to the wider world (with some few exceptions). The Magisterium series is also intended as YA Fantasy, whereas this is a Dark Adult Fantasy series that will also appeal to a YA audience (i.e., crossover fiction). So lots of similarities, but also very different. I'd venture to say that if you like Holly Black's Magisterium series, you'd probably like this one, especially if you're looking for something a little more adult/dark without going full Grimdark.(less)

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