The Last Song of Sirit Byar is one of seven disparate tales set in the same world but about very different people in very different places. The first of these tales is the novel The Innkeeper's Song, which sets the tone for the six subsequent novellas set in the same world, including The Last Song of Sirit Byar. The Innkeeper's Song emphasizes characterization over plot and plays with traditional folklore, including unicorns.The Last Song of Sirit Byar and the other novellas similarly emphasize characterization, each rewarding readers with insights into the human condition.