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The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
Published 2010 by Orbit · 427 pages
Hugo · 2011
FinalistNebula · 2011
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12 award entries · 7 books · 4 wins · 2011–2021
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Synopsis
Yeine, a young woman from a barbarian tribe, is summoned to the floating palace of Sky and named an heir to the throne of the world. But the palace holds enslaved gods, scheming relatives, and a dark history. To survive, Yeine must navigate deadly politics and uncover why she was really chosen.
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Details
- Series
- The Inheritance Trilogy · Book 1
- Author nationality
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780316043915