The best SF novel I’ve read in the last five years’ – Yoon Ha Lee on A Memory Called EmpireĪ Desolation Called Peace is the second book in the Teixcalaan duology by Arkady Martine. The City of Fawn Creek is located in the State of Kansas. Series: Teixcalaan Format: PaperBack Category: Science Fiction Subjects: Of Specific Gay & Lesbian Interest, Space opera Publication Date: Pages. ‘All-round brilliant space opera, I absolutely loved it’ – Ann Leckie on A Memory Called Empire Whether they succeed or fail could change the face of Teixcalaan forever. Now Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass – both still reeling from the recent upheaval in the Empire – face an impossible task: they must attempt to negotiate with a hostile entity, without inadvertently triggering the destruction of themselves and the Empire. A Desolation Called Peace is the continuation of Mahits story, and if you enjoyed AMCH its definitely worth your time. Martine spins a dizzying, exhilarating story of diplomacy, conspiracy, and first contact in the powerhouse sequel to her Hugo Awardwinning debut, A Memory. A Desolation Called Peace is an example of space opera where an intergalactic empire is threatened by aliens. In a desperate attempt to find a diplomatic solution, the fleet captain has sent for an envoy to contact the mysterious invaders. The 2022 winner for best novel was Arkady Martine for A Desolation Called Peace, which is the sequel to A Memory Called Empire and the second novel in the Teixcalaan series. A Desolation Called Peace is the spectacular space opera sequel to Arkady. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is supposed to win a war against it. Paperback / softback Trade paperback (US) Paperback / softback Trade paperback. Please read it first unless the following catch up by Adrienne Martini over at locus makes sense 'A Desolation Called Peace picks up a couple of months after the events of Empire. A Desolation Called Peace is the spectacular space opera sequel to A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine, winner of the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Novel.Īn alien threat lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. A Desolation Called Peace is the magnificent sequel to Arkady Martine’s brilliant Hugo Award-winning debut novel, A Memory Called Empire.

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