The Broken Kingdoms

Fantasy Dark Fantasy Urban Fantasy Psychological Thriller

Description

In the shadowed city beneath the World Tree, blind artist Oree Shoth discovers that her strange, magical sight reveals a hidden world where godlings walk among mortals in disguise. When she offers shelter to a mysterious homeless man who glows like a living sun, her simple act of compassion draws her into a deadly conspiracy—someone is systematically murdering godlings and desecrating their bodies throughout the city. As Oree becomes entangled in this nightmarish plot, she must uncover whether her enigmatic guest is the true target, whether she herself is in danger, or if the killers have set their sights on something far more sinister: the very power of the Arameri king or even the Lord of Night himself. N.K. Jemisin weaves a richly imagined urban fantasy that explores themes of compassion, divine power, and the blurred boundaries between mortal and immortal worlds. This gripping tale combines intricate worldbuilding with intimate character drama, delivering a story that challenges the nature of godhood and the cost of kindness.