📖 peek insideA Memory Called Empire
by Arkady Martine
Ambassador Mahit Dzmare arrives at the heart of the multi-system Teixcalaanli Empire, only to discover her predecessor has been murdered. To survive the cutthroat imperial court, she must navigate a web of political intrigue while grappling with a malfunctioning neurological imprint of the dead man's memories. This Hugo Award-winning space opera is a brilliant exploration of cultural assimilation, identity, and the weight of empire. It is essential reading for those who love complex political maneuvering, linguistic depth, and thoughtful, character-driven science fiction world-building.
A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.
Notable Quotes
"Released, I am a spear in the hands of the sun."
"So much of who we are is what we remember and retell,"
"This book is dedicated to anyone who has ever fallen in love with a culture that was devouring their own."
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