The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

Yeine Darr, an outcast from the northern tribes, is unexpectedly drawn into a deadly power struggle when she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky and named a potential heir to the throne. As she navigates alliances and rivalries, she uncovers hidden secrets about her family’s ancient conflicts and her mother’s mysterious death. This debut novel from N. K. Jemisin sets the stage for a richly woven fantasy of gods, mortals, and political intrigue in the gripping beginning of The Inheritance Trilogy.