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'A glorious fantasy, set in that most imaginary of cities, New York' Neil Gaiman on THE CITY WE BECAME 'The most celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer of her generation... Jemisin seems able to do just about everything' NEW YORK TIMES 'Jemisin is now a pillar of speculative fiction, breathtakingly imaginative and narratively bold' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Five New Yorkers must band together to defend their city in the first book of a stunning new series by Hugo award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N. K. Jemisin. Every city has a soul. Some are as ancient as myths, and others are as new and destructive as children. New York City? She's got five. But every city also has a dark side. A roiling, ancient evil stirs beneath the earth, threatening to destroy the city and her five protectors unless they can come together and stop it once and for all. 'The most critically acclaimed author in contemporary science fiction and fantasy' GQ 'N. K. Jemisin is a powerhouse of speculative fiction' BUSTLE
Is The City We Became appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This adult urban fantasy contains racial and political themes, moderate violence tied to supernatural conflict, and strong language. Some scenes address systemic racism and cultural erasure directly.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, racism, and homophobia.
Who'll love this
A bold, imaginative story about five New Yorkers who must save their city from an ancient evil — best for older teen and adult readers.