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The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

by N. K. Jemisin

Summoned to a palace above the clouds, Yeine becomes heir to a throne ruled by gods and blood.

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About The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

Yeine Darr is an outcast from the north until her mother's mysterious death brings her to Sky, seat of the Arameri family. Named a potential heir to the king, she is forced into a ruthless succession struggle while uncovering her mother's secrets and the dangerous ties between gods and mortals.

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Spice
Medium
Darkness
Dark
Pacing
Balanced

Series

The Inheritance Trilogy · Book 1 of 3

Content warnings
  • attempted filicide
  • body horror
  • cannibalism mention
  • death
  • epidemic mentioned
  • incest
  • murder
  • rape
  • sexually explicit scenes
  • slavery
  • torture
  • violence

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