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A Fire Born of Exile
(2023)(A book in the Xuya Universe Romances series)
A novel by Aliette de Bodard
2024 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (nominee)
The Scattered Pearls Belt is a string of habitats on the edge of a huge galactic empirea glittering, decadent society rife with corruption. Now, one of its victimsQuỳnh, a scholar betrayed and left for deadhas come back for her revenge, under the guise of the glamorous and enigmatic Alchemist of Streams and Hills.
Quỳnhs path intersects that of Minh, the daughter of one of her oldest enemies, who chafes at her own lack of freedom; and of Hoà, a near-destitute engineer who poses a threat to all Quỳnhs careful plans. Quỳnh finds herself inexorably attracted to Hoà, even as her plans upend the fragile political equilibrium of the Belt.
Falling in love wasnt part of Quỳnhs plans; but will she be able to grasp this second chance at happiness, or will she cling on to a revenge that may well consume her whole?
A poignant, heartwarming romantic space opera about love, revenge and the weight of the past.
Praise for Aliette de Bodard:
Intricate and emotional... a touching sci-fi romance that will delight fans and new readers alike Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
It took my breath away! Stephanie Burgis
So romantic I may simply perish Tasha Suri
Really fresh Katee Robert
Confident, sexy and touching Max Gladstone
Dazzling Everina Maxwell
Swoon-worthy Susan, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
A sumptuous, romantic experience The Financial Times
Fizzingly inventive Alastair Reynolds
A treasure Gareth L Powell
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Quỳnhs path intersects that of Minh, the daughter of one of her oldest enemies, who chafes at her own lack of freedom; and of Hoà, a near-destitute engineer who poses a threat to all Quỳnhs careful plans. Quỳnh finds herself inexorably attracted to Hoà, even as her plans upend the fragile political equilibrium of the Belt.
Falling in love wasnt part of Quỳnhs plans; but will she be able to grasp this second chance at happiness, or will she cling on to a revenge that may well consume her whole?
A poignant, heartwarming romantic space opera about love, revenge and the weight of the past.
Praise for Aliette de Bodard:
Intricate and emotional... a touching sci-fi romance that will delight fans and new readers alike Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
It took my breath away! Stephanie Burgis
So romantic I may simply perish Tasha Suri
Really fresh Katee Robert
Confident, sexy and touching Max Gladstone
Dazzling Everina Maxwell
Swoon-worthy Susan, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
A sumptuous, romantic experience The Financial Times
Fizzingly inventive Alastair Reynolds
A treasure Gareth L Powell
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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