Empress, S. J. Kincaid
Empress, S. J. Kincaid
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Empress

Author: S. J. Kincaid

Narrator: Candace Thaxton

Unabridged: 11 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/31/2017


Synopsis

The thrilling sequel to S.J. Kincaid’s New York Times bestselling novel, The Diabolic, which TeenVogue.com called “the perfect kind of high-pressure adventure.”

It’s a new day in the Empire. Tyrus has ascended to the throne with Nemesis by his side and now they can find a new way forward—one where they don’t have to hide or scheme or kill. One where creatures like Nemesis will be given worth and recognition, where science and information can be shared with everyone and not just the elite.

But having power isn’t the same thing as keeping it, and change isn’t always welcome. The ruling class, the Grandiloquy, has held control over planets and systems for centuries—and they are plotting to stop this teenage Emperor and Nemesis, who is considered nothing more than a creature and certainly not worthy of being Empress.

Nemesis will protect Tyrus at any cost. He is the love of her life, and they are partners in this new beginning. But she cannot protect him by being the killing machine she once was. She will have to prove the humanity that she’s found inside herself to the whole Empire—or she and Tyrus may lose more than just the throne. But if proving her humanity means that she and Tyrus must do inhuman things, is the fight worth the cost of winning it?

About S. J. Kincaid

S.J. Kincaid is the New York Times bestselling author of The Diabolic trilogy. She originally wanted to be an astronaut, but a dearth of mathematical skills made her turn her interest to science fiction instead. Her debut novel, Insignia, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Its sequels, Vortex and Catalyst, have received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and Booklist. She’s chronically restless and has lived in California, Alabama, New Hampshire, Oregon, Illinois, and Scotland with no signs of staying in one place anytime soon. Find out more at SJKincaid.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chelsea on November 03, 2017

More specifically, this was a 3.5 for me that I decided to round up because of how gripping this book was. When I was asked to review The Diabolic I was under the impression that it was a standalone fantasy novel and wasn't expecting the extension into a three book deal. I'd be lying if I said I was......more

Goodreads review by Gavin on January 26, 2024

The Empress was a fantastic sequel to the excellent Diabolic. The first book actually had the feel of a standalone novel but I'm glad the series got expanded into a trilogy as this sequel proves that there was more worthwhile stories to be told in this world and that S.J. Kincaid had more than enoug......more

Goodreads review by Alyssa on November 12, 2017

I am deaaaaaaaaaaddddddddd from that ending. I just. I can't. It is too much. My POOR FEEBLE HUMAN BRAIN CAN'T TAKE IT omg what even ***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog*** The Empress by S.J. Kincaid Book Two of The Diabolic series Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Publication......more

Goodreads review by Beatrice in Bookland on August 14, 2018

*I received a copy from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review* 1) The diabolic ★★★★☆ If I had a physical copy in my hands I'd tear out the last 70 or so pages and burn them, I HATE YOU S.J. KINCAID YOU BETTER FIX EVERYTHING IN THE LAST BOOK THE PLOT The problem is still the same: in the first p......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on October 09, 2017

The Empress by S.J. Kincaid is the second book in the young adult science fiction/fantasy series, The Diabolic. The first book in the series introduced readers to Nemesis who is a Diabolic. Diabolics are engineered to be human like but extremely strong and powerful and meant to bond to one person an......more