Martine, Arkady - A Desolation Called Peace

• Title: A Desolation Called Peace
• Author: Arkady Martine
• Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Political Thriller
• Publisher: Tor Books
• Release Date: February 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781529001648

Description

• Synopsis: The highly anticipated sequel to the Hugo Award-winning novel A Memory Called Empire, continuing the story of Ninefox, the ambassador of the Ninefingers Empire, as she navigates the treacherous political landscape of the Teixcalaan system.
• Blurb: Ninefox, the ambassador of the Ninefingers Empire, is caught in a dangerous game of political intrigue as she tries to prevent a devastating war between the Teixcalaan and the neighboring Xixili. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, Ninefox must use all her cunning and intelligence to survive and protect her people.

Relevant Tags

science fiction, space opera, political thriller, sequel, intergalactic politics, diplomacy, intrigue

Themes

• Power and Politics: Explores the complexities of power and the corrupting influence of politics.
• Identity and Belonging: The characters grapple with questions of identity and belonging in a vast and diverse galaxy.
• Hope and Resilience: The novel offers a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.

• LGBTQ+ Representation: Features a same-sex relationship between the protagonist and her cultural liaison, challenging traditional gender roles and sexual orientations within the alien culture.