Book guide
Empire in Black and Gold
The Wasp Empire is coming, and only one ageing spymaster sees the Lowlands’ peace for the illusion it is.
GenresFantasyEpic Fantasy
Genre and trope pairingsFantasyPolitical intrigueEpic FantasyPolitical intrigueEpic FantasyWar story
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About Empire in Black and Gold
The Lowlands’ city-states believe themselves secure, but the Wasp Empire has been conquering its neighbours with disciplined soldiers, technology and ruthless ambition. Stenwold Maker knows war is coming and must warn the cities before the black-and-gold armies destroy everything in their path.
Reading signals
- Spice
- Light
- Darkness
- Balanced
- Pacing
- Fast
Series
Shadows of the Apt · Book 1 of 10
Content warnings
- violence
- war
- conquest
- attempted rape
- coerced sex
- slavery
