Questions About Luck in the Shadows (Nightrunner, #1)

by Lynn Flewelling (Goodreads Author)

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I've been reading the reviews of the books in this series, I'm trying not to read any spoilers but also trying to figure out how much romance there is between the main characters?

A None in the first book, although they do have a very strong friendship. There is some in following books, but the main focus of the story is on their …moreNone in the first book, although they do have a very strong friendship. There is some in following books, but the main focus of the story is on their adventures rather than their romance.(less)

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Is this a book you recommend and why?

Gavin Patterson Yes. Finding a new fantasy book with fresh and interesting characters who engage so well with each other is rare. Engaging dialogue and character evol…moreYes. Finding a new fantasy book with fresh and interesting characters who engage so well with each other is rare. Engaging dialogue and character evolution fills a vacuum much needed in fantasy.
I was delighted when I found this book and gorged on as much of the series I could find at the time.
I found the book light and encouraging. (less)

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Is this young adult? I'm looking for adult fantasy literature with LGBTQ protagonists, but was quite disappointed with some of the suggestions I ended up reading. I used to read a LOT of YA books, but I'm sort of grown tired of them over the years. Can anyone tell me what they'd consider the audience of this one to be?

Olweg It's totally an adult fantasy book. But teens could read it too I guess.. I mean, when I was 13 y.o. I read books like LotR, The Chronicles of Amber, …moreIt's totally an adult fantasy book. But teens could read it too I guess.. I mean, when I was 13 y.o. I read books like LotR, The Chronicles of Amber, Dragonlance.. and they're also totally enjoyable for adults.. Let's say : it's not written specifically for teens/YA)
The protagonists are rather "young" but in a fantasy world where, well, at 16 you're an adult and goes to war, you know... (and the other guy is in fact quite old, he just looks like he's young, quite like an elve would be)

It's also not at all a teenage LGBTQI+ romance book, it's a fantasy saga, with political intrigues, spies, wars...where the characters happen to be in a gay relationship. It's just there but doesn't take AT ALL the major part of the plot. Besides, it only develop in the end of the second book.

If you like fantasy and smart political with very well written characters who happen to be bi, then.. there's a good chance you'll like it :) (less)

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How old is Seregil? Because I'm getting vibes that he might be the potential love interest of Alec based on what I've read in the book so far and the reviews. Alec is 16. Depending on Seregil's age I'd rather stop now than waste my time when it could make me uncomfortable later.

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Does this book/series have any smut? I'm interested in the plot, but a lot of people talk about the romance more than normal books/series and I'm afraid that the plot may devolve into romance or something similar

Angela It's been some time since I read the series straight through, but from what I remember there's no smut. The main romance doesn't even really begin in …moreIt's been some time since I read the series straight through, but from what I remember there's no smut. The main romance doesn't even really begin in earnest until book 2; and while some of the later books focus a lot more on the romantic relationship between the two main characters, the plot always takes precedence over any of the romances. I personally always thought this series does a great job of balancing out the interpersonal relationships with a the larger overarching plot. Your mileage may vary, but I wouldn't say this series could be defined by its romance alone. (less)

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