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The City of Dusk

Series: The Dark Gods
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The City of Dusk by Tara Sim is set in a richly detailed fantasy realm where four heirs to powerful houses are driven by their shared goal to take control of their world. As they navigate political machinations and dark magic, they must confront hidden truths and make pivotal choices amidst rising tensions and ancient secrets. Their intertwined fates may determine the future of their city and the entire realm.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to richly layered worlds with powerful deities and intricate political intrigue. Fantasy enthusiasts who appreciate a blend of magic, conflict, and complex character dynamics will find themselves immersed in its vivid narrative and diverse cast of characters.

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The City of Dusk

THE CITY OF DUSK is the first in a dark epic fantasy trilogy that follows the four heirs of four noble houses - each gifted with a divine power - as they form a tenuous alliance to keep their kingdom from descending into a realm-shattering war.

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'A glorious tapestry of magic and murderous gods' - BuzzFeed News

'Fans of A Darker Shade of Magic and All of Us Villains will want to pick this up' - BookRiot

'A delightful, complex, intimate yet explosive debut adult fantasy' - Strange Horizons

DARKNESS FALLS. GODS RISE.

The Four Realms - Life, Death, Light, and Darkness - all converge on the City of Dusk. For each realm there is a god, and for each god there is an heir.

But the gods have withdrawn their favour from the once vibrant and thriving metropolis. And without it, all the realms are dying.

Unwilling to stand by and watch the destruction, the four heirs - Angelica, an elementalist with her eyes set on the throne; Risha, a necromancer fighting to keep the peace; Nikolas, a soldier who struggles to see the light; and Taesia, a shadow-wielding rogue with a reckless heart - will become reluctant allies in the quest to save their city.

But their rebellion will cost them dearly.

Set in a world of bone palaces and shadow magic, of vengeful gods and defiant chosen ones, The City of Dusk is Tara Sim's crackling adult fantasy debut.

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Tara Sim's adult debut is praised for its intricate tapestry of magic and gods, offering a promising start to a new series. The narrative is noted for its unexpected depth, with a complex and immersive world-building compared to works like A Darker Shade of Magic. It features diverse, often queer, protagonists and an engaging plot that appeals to fans of epic, dark fantasy. The book's complexity and detailed storytelling have been highlighted, with readers particularly enjoying its ensemble cast and world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399704137

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Tara Sim is the author of The City of Dusk, the Scavenge the Stars duology, and the Timekeeper trilogy who can typically be found wandering the wilds of the Bay Area, California. When she's not chasing cats or lurking in bookstores, she writes books about magic, murder, and mayhem. Follow her on Twitter at @EachStarAWorld, and check out her website for fun extras at tarasim.com.

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