The Raven Tower
By Ann Leckie
- Release Date: 2019-02-26
- Genre: Epic Fantasy
Description
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD
Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards.
"Absolutely wonderful. . .utterly brilliant." -- The New York Times Book Review
For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven.
He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes.
But the Raven's tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself. . .and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever.
"It's a delight to read something so different, so wonderful and strange." -- Patrick Rothfuss
For more Ann Leckie, check out:Ancillary JusticeAncillary SwordAncillary Mercy
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Reviews
Pointless plot
1By Fancynancy636262161818It was horrible. Barely a plot.Amazing!
5By VitoPayanoI am really hoping that sequel for this innovative, unique, and stunning story comes out soon! There are so many questions that still need to be answered.Fantastic book
5By Lily BallardI absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. With the unique blend of first-person and second-person (!) narrative, the excellent characterization, the story itself, and the narrative structure that alternated between past and present, this book was a joy to read.
