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Is this really a spin-off of 'The Expanse', or did Goodreads make a mistake here? It's listed as part of the series, but the summary reads nowhere close to the setting of 'The Expanse'?

Derrick Lewis This is definitely not a spin-off of "The Expanse". It is a fantasy series by Daniel Abraham, who is one of the two authors that make up the pen name …moreThis is definitely not a spin-off of "The Expanse". It is a fantasy series by Daniel Abraham, who is one of the two authors that make up the pen name James S.A. Corey. The writing style is very similar to "The Expanse", so if you are looking for the same style in a very different setting, then this is a great series.(less)

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What's a cunning man that they keep referring to? Does that just mean, the leader?

C Cowell They're magicians and medics.…moreThey're magicians and medics.(less)

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Does this book contain sex/swearing?

George The Library of Congress annotation for their talking book says "Some violence and some descriptions of sex." By "some" they mean "not a lot", and they…moreThe Library of Congress annotation for their talking book says "Some violence and some descriptions of sex." By "some" they mean "not a lot", and they're intentionally omitting the "explicit" they use when it applies.

I would have thought their not mentioning "strong language" should mean no taboo words, but in fact the contents of a latrine is unblushingly called "shit" in an early chapter. Perhaps words used literally don't count as "lenguaje injurioso", the Spanish version in the LoC annotations.(less)

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Does this series feature Knights?

Kevin Horse mounted soldiers with lances and swords and squires. I'd say so.…moreHorse mounted soldiers with lances and swords and squires. I'd say so.(less)

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What is the length of the series? I mean how many books it comprises?

George For the titles, click on the gray " (The Dagger and the Coin #1) " link following this book's title. One of the best features of Goodreads is to provi…moreFor the titles, click on the gray " (The Dagger and the Coin #1) " link following this book's title. One of the best features of Goodreads is to provide this answer for every series(less)

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