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Ellen Kushner

"Riverside" series

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Set in the fictional city of Riverside, this series follows the lives of its residents, including the young nobleman Richard St. Vier, a skilled swordsman, and his lover Alec. The series explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of social class in a fantastical setting.

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Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora

Fans of the swashbuckling adventure and witty banter in the Riverside series will enjoy this standalone novel. The Lies of Locke Lamora follows a group of thieves who plan to pull off the biggest heist of their lives, but find themselves caught up in a larger conspiracy.

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Ellen Kushner

Thomas the Rhymer

If you loved the mythical and magical elements in the Riverside series, you'll enjoy this standalone novel by Ellen Kushner. Thomas the Rhymer is a retelling of a classic Scottish ballad, weaving together elements of myth, folklore, and history in a rich and captivating tale.

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Ellen Kushner

The Privilege of the Sword

This is the direct sequel to Kushner's 'Swordspoint', set in the same world as the Riverside series. The novel follows a young woman who is sent to live with her uncle, a famous fencing master, and learns to navigate the complex and dangerous world of the nobility.

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Ellen Kushner

Swordspoint

If you loved the political intrigue and swordplay in the Riverside series, you'll enjoy this standalone novel set in the same world. Swordspoint is a thrilling and witty tale of swordsmen, nobles, and the power struggles that define their world.

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Katherine Addison

The Goblin Emperor

Fans of the political intrigue and courtly drama in the Riverside series will enjoy this standalone novel. The Goblin Emperor follows a half-goblin prince who unexpectedly becomes emperor and must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and power struggles.

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China Miéville

The City & the City

If you loved the complex and intricate world-building in the Riverside series, you'll enjoy this standalone novel. The City & The City is a mind-bending and thought-provoking tale of two cities that exist in the same physical space but are completely separate and must be navigated with care.

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N.K. Jemisin

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

Fans of the political intrigue and mythical elements in the Riverside series will enjoy this standalone novel. The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is a thrilling and captivating tale of a young woman who finds herself at the center of a power struggle between the gods themselves.

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Holly Black

The Darkest Part of the Forest

If you loved the supernatural elements and coming-of-age themes in the Riverside series, you'll enjoy this standalone novel. The Darkest Part of the Forest is a haunting and enchanting tale of a small town with a dark secret and the young people who must confront it.

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Poul Anderson

The Broken Sword

Fans of the mythical and historical elements in the Riverside series will enjoy this standalone novel. The Broken Sword is a sweeping and epic tale of a legendary sword, a Viking warrior, and the supernatural forces that threaten to destroy them both.

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Lois McMaster Bujold

The Curse of Chalion

If you loved the political intrigue and supernatural elements in the Riverside series, you'll enjoy this standalone novel. The Curse of Chalion is a gripping and suspenseful tale of a nobleman who becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy and must use all his wits and courage to survive.

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