by Rin Chupeco
First published 2022
In a world where the gods once walked the earth, Rin Chupeco's "Sacrifice" follows a young woman caught in a web of duty and deception. Yuu, a gifted healer, is summoned to the capital to serve the emperor. But as she navigates the treacherous palace politics, she uncovers a dark secret that threatens to unravel the very foundations of her society. With time running out and the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance, Yuu must choose between her loyalty and her conscience, risking everything in a desperate bid to save her people.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, duty-vs-conscience, political-intrigue
Setting: Capital, Kingdom
Period: Ancient
287 pages · Paperback · Sourcebooks Fire
Content warnings: violence