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By heresies distressed
656 pages
A sweeping blend of science fiction and fantasy where the survival of a newly forged empire hinges on the dangerous secrets kept within a royal marriage.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the grand, tense halls of a newly forged empire, where the air is thick with both the hope of unity and the heavy dread of unspoken truths. The narrative moves at a steady, deliberate pace, immersing the reader in a complex blend of science fiction and fantasy. It is a story steeped in the serious, dramatic tones of political maneuvering and the fight against institutional religious corruption. The mood is sweeping yet deeply secretive, anchoring the massive stakes of human freedom to the intimate, precarious trust between two leaders. It will deeply satisfy readers who love epic tales of dynastic duty, where the greatest threats come not just from tyrannical enemies, but from dangerous secrets kept closest to the heart.
- Mood
- tense
- sweeping
- high-stakes
- secretive
- Tone
- dramatic
- serious
- urgent
- earnest
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- political alliances · religious corruption · the burden of leadership · hidden secrets · defense of freedom
- The writing
- Grand and deliberate, focusing on the heavy responsibilities of power and the intricate dynamics of a fragile alliance.
- The arc
- Begins with the triumphant hope of a unified front, only to descend into the anxious tension of life-threatening secrets.
- Who it's for
- Fans of epic science fiction and fantasy who crave stories of dynastic politics, institutional corruption, and high-stakes royal marriages.
Content notes
- religious corruption
- threats to life
About the book
The Kingdom of Charis and the Kingdom of Chisholm have joined together, pledged to stand against the tyranny of a corrupt Church. The youthful Queen Sharleyan of Chisholm has wed King Cayleb of Charis, forging a single dynasty, a single empire, dedicated to the defense of human freedom. Yet there are things Sharleyan still does not know. Secrets Cayleb has not been permitted to share, even with her--and these secrets may threaten all they have achieved between them... and her own life.
Description from Open Library.
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