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'Machiavellian clockwork glory' - Mark Lawrence, author of The Broken Empire trilogy They enslaved humanity three thousand years ago. Tall, strong, perfect, superhuman and near immortal they rule from their glittering palaces in the eternal city in the centre of the world. They are called Those Above by their subjects. They enforce their will with fire and sword. Twenty five years ago mankind mustered an army and rose up against them, only to be slaughtered in a terrible battle. Hope died that day, but hatred survived. Whispers of another revolt are beginning to stir in the hearts of the oppressed: a woman, widowed in the war, who has dedicated her life to revenge; the general, the only man to ever defeat one of Those Above in single combat, summoned forth to raise a new legion; and a boy killer who rises from the gutter to lead an uprising in the capital. Those Above is the first of an extraordinary fantasy epic by the author of the acclaimed Low Town series that will sweep the reader into a wholly alien, wholly recognizable world of rebellion and revenge, of love and of death, of intrigue and pitiless war.
Those Above: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult epic fantasy contains significant war violence, slavery themes, and morally complex characters plotting rebellion against superhuman immortal overlords. Expect battle scenes and dark themes of oppression.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include slavery, death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be gripped by the multi-layered rebellion story and complex characters seeking revenge against seemingly invincible rulers.