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Synopsis
With her master dead and her oaths foresworn, necromancer and spy Isyllt Iskaldur finds herself in exile. Hounded by assassins, she seeks asylum in Assar, the empire she so recently worked to undermine. Warlords threaten the empire's fragile peace, and the empress is beset by enemies within the court. Even worse, darkness stirs in the deep desert. Ancient spirits long held captive are waking - spirits that can destroy Assar faster than any army. Accompanied by an outcast jinn, Isyllt must travel into the heart of the desert to lay the darkness there to rest once more. But her sympathies are torn between the captive spirits and the order of mages sworn to bind them. And whichever choice she makes could raze the empire to dust.
The Kingdoms of Dust: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult dark fantasy features necromancy, political intrigue, assassination attempts, and morally complex choices with violent consequences. The protagonist is a spy and necromancer navigating empire politics and ancient magical forces.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include captivity, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who love complex heroines making tough choices in richly detailed fantasy worlds with political intrigue will be hooked.