a memory called empire by arkady martine

Awesome' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series Add in a great will-they-won't-they wlw romantic interest. An ambassador from a small space station has to survive in the capital of a galactic empire where everyone seems to want her dead. All-round brilliant space opera, I absolutely loved it' Ann Leckie, author of Ancillary Justice 'A Memory Called Empire perfectly balances action and intrigue with matters of empire and identity. 'Contender for debut of the year' SFX Magazine 'Interesting, detailed, lavish.' The Wall Street Journal

a compelling journey with a rich world and fascinating characters' The Los Angeles Times Readers will eagerly await the planned sequels to this impressive debut.' Publishers Weekly, starred review ' gorgeously crafted diplomatic space opera.

it left me utterly dazzled.' The New York Times Book Review SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS 2019 SHORTLISTED FOR THE NEBULA AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL Or it might save them from annihilation.Īn extraordinary science fiction debut, Arkady Martine's first novel in the Texicalaan series, A Memory Called Empire is perfect for fans of John Scalzi, Becky Chambers and Frank Herbert's Dune. For she's hiding an extraordinary technological secret, one which might destroy her station and its way of life. And while she hunts for the killer, Mahit must somehow prevent the rapacious Empire from annexing her home: a small, fiercely independent mining station.Īs she sinks deeper into an alien culture that is all too seductive, Mahit engages in intrigues of her own. Now Mahit must navigate the capital's enticing yet deadly halls of power, to discover dangerous truths. But no one will admit his death wasn't accidental - and she might be next. Yet when she arrives, she discovers her predecessor was murdered. WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2020Īmbassador Mahit Dzmare travels to the Teixcalaanli Empire's interstellar capital, eager to take up her new post.

A memory called empire by arkady martine