A Bid to Rule
A Bid to Rule by Novae Caelum is a thrilling addition to the science fiction genre, published by Robot Dinosaur Press on August 12, 2023. This edition spans 578 pages and is presented in English. Set 23 years before the main events of the series, the narrative introduces readers to Homaj Rhialden, who unexpectedly finds himself thrust into power following the assassination of his parents and the disappearance of the Heir. As he navigates the treacherous waters of court politics, he must uncover the truth behind the betrayal while grappling with his newfound responsibilities.
Readers will encounter a world filled with espionage and shapeshifting intrigue, where identity and loyalty are constantly tested. Homaj teams up with his servant cousin, Iata, to devise a plan that allows them to switch places, enabling him to search for the Heir while Iata impersonates him in the royal court. The story explores themes of power, identity, and deception within a vibrant interstellar kingdom, making it a compelling read for fans of LGBTQ+ narratives and space operas.
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While this book happens 23 years before the main events of this series, it contains characters, events, and context needed to fully enjoy the rest of the series. This is the preferred reading order, but it can also be read any time before, during, or right after books 1 and 2.
THE RULER IS DEAD.
LONG LIVE THE RULER.
Homaj Rhialden has lived his whole life knowing his older sibling, not himself, will rule his interstellar kingdom-and as a court rake, he’s perfectly okay with that. But when his parents are assasinated and the Heir goes missing, Homaj is suddenly thrust into power. All evidence points to an inside job, but who among his father’s trusted advisors are his enemies?
Determined to track down his parents’ killers and prove himself in an increasingly hostile court, Homaj hatches a plan with his servant cousin, Iata, to use their shapeshifting abilities to switch places: while Iata impersonates him and rules the kingdom as a willing target, Homaj searches for the Heir in the capital city.
But in a kingdom ruled by shapeshifters, anyone can be anyone, and not even your own identity is safe. When lies run deep enough to shatter a kingdom and family is hardly friendly, can Homaj protect both his kingdom and his identity from crumbling around him?
A Bid to Rule is a fast-paced royal thriller with a genderfluid lead and glittering court intrigue! This book was first published as The Seritarchus in serial form.
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