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The Broken Kingdoms

Book 2 of the Inheritance Trilogy
By N. K. Jemisin
Series: Inheritance Trilogy
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The Broken Kingdoms by N. K. Jemisin, a blend of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, follows Oree Shoth, a blind artist with the unique ability to perceive magic, as she navigates life in a city where gods and godlings live among mortals. When an unusual murder takes place involving the divine, Oree is drawn into a complex web of intrigue that challenges her understanding of magic and power. Her journey explores themes of identity and the impact of the divine on everyday life.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate fantasy worlds filled with intrigue and rich character development. Expect to embark on a journey through a city where magic is tangible, gods walk among mortals, and a blind artist must navigate a web of mysteries. If you're captivated by unique perspectives and explorations of power, you'll find this a compelling read.

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The saga of mortals and immortals continues in this spectacular and highly original fantasy epic.

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In the city of Shadow, beneath the World Tree, alleyways shimmer with magic and godlings live hidden among mortalkind. Oree Shoth, a blind artist, takes in a homeless man who glows like a living sun to her strange sight.

However, this act of kindness is to engulf Oree in a nightmarish conspiracy. Someone, somehow, is murdering godlings, leaving their desecrated bodies all over the city. Oree's peculiar guest is at the heart of it, his presence putting her in mortal danger - but is it him the killers want, or Oree?

And is the earthly power of the Arameri king their ultimate goal, or have they set their sights on the Lord of Night himself?

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  • The Broken Kingdoms
    In the city of Shadow, beneath the World Tree, alleyways shimmer with magic and godlings live hidden among mortalkind. Oree Shoth, a blind artist, takes in a homeless man who glows like a living sun to her strange sight. However, this act of kindness is to engulf Oree in a nightmarish conspiracy. Someone, somehow, is murdering godlings, leaving their desecrated...
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The Broken Kingdoms, a sequel that matches the richness and depth of its predecessor, captivates with lush, evocative prose and introduces a fresh narrative perspective while expanding the fantasy world's intrigue. It is praised for its unique voice and poetic style, establishing N. K. Jemisin as a prominent name in the genre. Readers find it an unputdownable, magnificent novel offering intense and epic storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841498188

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction N. K. Jemisin Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Inheritance Trilogy

About the Author

N. K. Jemisin is a career counselor, political blogger and would-be gourmand living in New York City. She's been writing since the age of ten, although her early works will never see the light of day.

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