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Violence
Some
Some sword fights and adventure violence; not graphic
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal romantic content
Substance Use
Barely any
Some tavern drinking as part of the setting
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Low psychological intensity; adventure-focused with humor and camaraderie
What this book is about
The first volume of the Riyria Revelations collects the first two novellas in the series, following Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater — a thief and a mercenary — who take on jobs that inevitably draw them into larger political conspiracies. Sullivan's fantasy is deliberately classic in feel: quick-moving, character-driven, and free of grimdark pretension. The banter between the two leads is engaging, the world-building is solid, and the plotting is pleasurably efficient. A comfortable read for fans of classic fantasy with heroes who are good at their jobs.
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