The City We Became

In this narrative, New York City is not just a backdrop but a living, breathing entity with its very soul manifesting through five diverse boroughs. Each borough is personified by an avatar—five unique New Yorkers who, unknown to each other, must band together when an ancient, malevolent force threatens their beloved city. The ensemble cast, consisting of the avatars for Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island, navigates the complexities of their lives whilst realising that they are the city's last line of defence. As they grapple with this revelation, the fate of New York dangles precariously in their hands. Their unity is the only hope to thwart the sinister, primordial evil lurking beneath the city's surface.

Jemisin’s exceptional narrative flair offers readers a richly detailed world where each borough’s character shines through, reflecting the mosaic of cultures, histories, and spirits that define New York. The tale is an ode to the resilience, diversity, and indomitable spirit of the city's inhabitants.

'A glorious fantasy, set in that most imaginary of cities, New York' - Neil Gaiman

'The most celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer of her generation. . .Jemisin seems able to do just about everything' - New York Times

'Jemisin is now a pillar of speculative fiction, breathtakingly imaginative and narratively bold' - Entertainment Weekly

'The most critically acclaimed author in contemporary science fiction and fantasy' - GQ

'N. K. Jemisin is a powerhouse of speculative fiction' - Bustle

Award Recognitions:

• Winner of Best Fantasy at the Audie Awards
• Winner of the BSFA Award for Best Novel
• Shortlisted for the Hugo Awards
• Nominated for the Nebula Awards

Also by N. K. Jemisin:

The Inheritance Trilogy

• The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
• The Broken Kingdoms
• The Kingdom of Gods

The Dreamblood Duology

• The Killing Moon
• The Shadowed Sun