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Synopsis
Spring 2201 -Spring 2203: The T'ang who make up the ruling Seven are struggling to maintain stasis and prevent change, as the "War That Wasn't A War" is fought within the levels of Chung Kuo's great world-spanning City: a war fought not with armies on battlefields but with an inventive evil -with bombs and betrayals, brutal assassinations and sly poisonings.
Ice and Fire: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult epic fantasy depicts a brutal political war fought through assassinations, bombings, betrayals, and poisonings within a world-spanning authoritarian city. Violence is pervasive and central to the narrative, though specifics aren't detailed in the synopsis.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, violence, and assassination (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy complex political intrigue and morally gray conflicts will appreciate the sophisticated power struggles in this sprawling future world.