a memory called empire by arkady martine

Vivid and delightfully inventive.' - Aliette de Bodard 'An intricate, layered tale of empire, personal ambition, political obligations and interstellar intrigue. 'An exceptional first novel recommended for fans of Cherryh, Leckie, Banks, and Asimov.' - Elizabeth Bear Super-fun, and ultra-fascinating.' - Charlie Jane Anders This book has everything I love: identity crises, unlikely romance, complicated politics, and cunning adventurers. 'In A Memory Called Empire, Arkady Martine smuggles you into her interstellar diplomatic pouch, and takes you on the most thrilling ride ever. All-round brilliant space opera, I absolutely loved it' – Ann Leckie, author of Ancillary Justice ‘Contender for debut of the year’ - SFX Magazine 'A Memory Called Empire perfectly balances action and intrigue with matters of empire and identity. A Memory Called Empire is followed by A Desolation Called Peace in the Teixcalaan duology. For she’s hiding an extraordinary technological secret, one which might destroy her station and its way of life. As she sinks deeper into an alien culture that is all too seductive, Mahit engages in intrigues of her own. And while she hunts for the killer, Mahit must somehow prevent the rapacious Empire from annexing her home: a small, fiercely independent mining station. 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. Ambassador Mahit Dzmare travels to the Teixcalaanli Empire’s interstellar capital, eager to take up her new post. Shortlisted for the 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards. For those who loved Ann Leckie's epic space opera Ancillary Justice, Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth and Iain M. Arkady Martine's A Memory Called Empire is one of the hottest science fiction debuts.

Winner of the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Novel.

A memory called empire by arkady martine