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by Everina Maxwell (Goodreads Author)

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is this book written by an lgbtq+ author?

Jamie Yes it is. Everina states she is queer in her twitter bio.

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Is this a stand-alone?

John Walker I found this quoted from the author:
"I’m working on a sort-of-sequel-but-not-really, which is set outside the Iskat Empire but in the same universe. I…moreI found this quoted from the author:
"I’m working on a sort-of-sequel-but-not-really, which is set outside the Iskat Empire but in the same universe. It stars two queer characters who are even bigger disasters than Kiem and Jainan and includes more about the Remnants, the quasi-magical alien artifacts that briefly turned up in Winter’s Orbit."
Personally dissapointing for me because Jainan and Kiem were my favorite part of the book :/(less)

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Anyone know the reason for the title change? I don't get the significance of "Winter's Orbit."

John Walker I think its actually supposed to have a deeper meaning than just its being winter and its briefly mentioned in the book.
Winters orbit is the time the …moreI think its actually supposed to have a deeper meaning than just its being winter and its briefly mentioned in the book.
Winters orbit is the time the planets' axis is pointed away from the sun. (So at it's coldest and in the darkest part)
This seems to relate to the dangers of their system being out of the "Treaty" with the large "Republic" that controls most of the Galaxy. (So it has political meaning)
It could also have more personal meaning like certain characters being away from the light or sun. Feeling alone and ignored.(less)

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What are some books with protagonists similar to Kiem here (or Alex in Red, White and Royal Blue)? The useless gays trope: ‘relentlessly cheery’, compassionate, and somewhat chaotic, etc. Thanks!!

Vinca Maybe Monty from The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie Lee?

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How do you pronounce Jainan?

Claudine Narrator pronounces it Jy-Nin

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