Code and Codex

Three-time Hugo Award finalist Yoon Ha Lee returns to science fiction with a space opera set in a universe where language, memory, and power are intertwined. Against the backdrop of an oppressive empire that seeks to erase history, the story explores the complex roles of spies, linguists, and rulers, each wielding unique abilities and secrets. This inventive tale delves into themes of control, resistance, and the consequences of wielding language as a weapon.