The Mirror Empire
The Mirror Empire by Kameron Hurley, published by Watkins Media Limited on August 26, 2014, is a fantasy novel that explores themes of magic, war, and parallel worlds. This edition spans 544 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds on the eve of a catastrophic event that threatens to reshape nations and continents, centering on a troubled orphan who seeks to uncover her bloody past amidst a world engulfed in conflict.
Readers will encounter a richly woven tale set in the frozen kingdom of Saiduan, where invaders from another realm wreak havoc. The story delves into the lives of various characters, including a pacifistic people caught between their former enslavers and the encroaching enemy. As alliances form and betrayals unfold, the characters navigate a landscape filled with dark magic and complex relationships, all while facing the impending cataclysm that could lead to the destruction of their world. The narrative stretches across diverse environments, from tundras to tropical regions, featuring elements such as blood mages and mercenaries, creating a vivid backdrop for this epic fantasy.
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An ambitious tale of magic, war, and parallel worlds that pushes the boundaries of epic fantasy—from a two-time Hugo Award winner
On the eve of a recurring catastrophic event known to extinguish nations and reshape continents, a troubled orphan evades death and slavery to uncover her own bloody past . . . while a world goes to war with itself.
In the frozen kingdom of Saiduan, invaders from another realm are decimating whole cities, leaving behind nothing but ash and ruin. At the heart of this war lie the pacifistic Dhai people, once enslaved by the Saiduan and now courted by their former masters to provide aid against the encroaching enemy.
As the dark star of the cataclysm rises, an illegitimate ruler is tasked with holding together a country fractured by civil war; a precocious young fighter is asked to betray his family to save his skin; and a half-Dhai general must choose between the eradication of her father’s people or loyalty to her alien Empress. Through tense alliances and devastating betrayal, the Dhai and their allies attempt to hold against a seemingly unstoppable force as enemy nations prepare for a coming together of worlds as old as the universe itself. In the end, one world will rise—and many will perish.
Stretching from desolate tundras to steamy, semi-tropical climes seething with sentient plant life, this is an epic tale of blood mages and mercenaries, emperors and priestly assassins, who must unite to save a world on the brink of ruin.
File Under: Fantasy [ Orphaned Child | World at War | Blood Magic | The Fluidity of Gender]
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