The Rosewater Insurrection
The Rosewater Insurrection by Tade Thompson, published by Orbit on March 12, 2019, is a continuation of the Wormwood trilogy, set in Nigeria. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the city of Rosewater, which is experiencing a period of quiet expansion under the influence of the alien entity known as Wormwood. Amidst this backdrop, government agent Aminat is tasked with capturing a woman crucial to humanity’s survival, all while navigating the complexities of local power dynamics and the threats posed by an old adversary of Wormwood.
Readers will find a blend of science fiction and action as the story delves into themes of alien contact and post-apocalyptic scenarios. The plot intricately weaves together Aminat’s personal stakes and the broader implications of the ongoing conflict, highlighting the tension between secrecy and survival. This installment promises to engage those interested in innovative storytelling within the Afrofuturist genre, continuing the exploration of the unique world established in the previous books of the trilogy.
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The Rosewater Insurrection continues the award-winning, cutting edge Wormwood trilogy, set in Nigeria, by one of science fiction’s most engaging new voices.
All is quiet in the city of Rosewater as it expands on the back of the gargantuan alien Wormwood. Those who know the truth of the invasion keep the secret.
The government agent Aminat, the lover of the retired sensitive Kaaro, is at the forefront of the cold, silent conflict. She must capture a woman who is the key to the survival of the human race. But Aminat is stymied by the machinations of the Mayor of Rosewater and the emergence of an old enemy of Wormwood…
Tade Thompson’s innovative, genre-bending, Afrofuturist series, the Wormwood Trilogy, is perfect for fans of Jeff Vandermeer, N. K. Jemisin, William Gibson, and Ann Leckie.
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