A Memory Called Empire

In Arkady Martine's award-winning debut, A Memory Called Empire, Ambassador Mahit Dzmare arrives at the politically charged heart of the Teixcalaanli Empire only to find that her predecessor has mysteriously died. As she navigates the seductive yet dangerous imperial culture, Mahit must uncover the truth behind his death, protect her own life, and safeguard her independent mining Station from the empire's relentless expansion—all while concealing a potentially catastrophic technological secret. This enthralling space opera weaves together themes of identity and intrigue in a richly constructed interstellar setting.