Questions About Swordspoint (Riverside, #1)

by Ellen Kushner (Goodreads Author)

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Hey! Is there actual "M/M romance" in this? Kissing, sex, love in a prominent way? Or is it just alluded to or fade to black kind of stuff? I want to read some queer fantasy books with legit romance that is as relevant as hetero romance.. :)

Lane It's mostly implied, there are a few kissing scenes but this isn't a romance book. There is much more political intrigue and dueling and implied affai…moreIt's mostly implied, there are a few kissing scenes but this isn't a romance book. There is much more political intrigue and dueling and implied affairs both m/m and m/f. (less)

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What are your favorite fantasy novels with no overt magic or super-natural creatures or events?

Jeff Davis i am not sure that it would qualify as fantasy at all without some of these things.The talisman and Black house by stephen king and peter straub come …morei am not sure that it would qualify as fantasy at all without some of these things.The talisman and Black house by stephen king and peter straub come to mind as very good,with minimal fantastic stuff.(less)

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Kushner said: ". . . The correct order is: – Tremontaine – Swordspoint – The Privilege of the Sword – The Fall of the Kings (written by Ellen Kushner & Delia Sherman)" Is Tremontaine an infinite serial? When does it end? I'd really like to read Swordspoint in my lifetime. I am a completist.

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Is 'The Death of the Duke (The World of Riverside #2.6)' available for purchase? Where?

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