by Ann Leckie
First published 2019
A god's voice echoes through the stone of a castle, where a man finds his uncle on his father's throne. The god demands the man's help, but he is powerless to intervene. As the god's machinations unfold, a pretender to the throne must be overthrown, and the fate of men and gods hang in the balance. At the heart of this epic tale lies a profound exploration of power, duty, and the consequences of our choices.
Genres: mythology, literary-fiction, fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, gods-and-mortals
416 pages · Hardcover · Orbit