Furious Heaven, Kate Elliott
Furious Heaven, Kate Elliott
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Furious Heaven

Author: Kate Elliott

Narrator: Natalie Naudus

Unabridged: 31 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/18/2023


Synopsis

Furious Heaven is the action-packed sequel to bestselling author Kate Elliott's thrilling space adventure The Unconquerable Sun, a genderspun Alexander the Great

The Republic of Chaonia fleets, under the joint command of Princess Sun and her formidable mother, Queen-Marshal Eirene, have defeated and driven out an invading fleet of the Phene Empire, though not without heavy losses. But the Empire remains undeterred. While Chaonia scrambles to rebuild its military, the Empire’s rulers are determined to squash Chaonia once and for all. They believe their military might is strong enough to defeat the enemy, but they also secure a secret alliance with a deadly religious sect skilled in the use of assassination and covert ops, to destabilize the republic.

On the eve of Eirene’s bold attack on the rich and populous Karnos System, an unexpected tragedy strikes the republic. Sun must take charge or lose the throne. Will Sun be content with the pragmatic path laid out by her mother for Chaonia’s future? Or will she choose to forge her own legend? Can she succeed despite all the forces arrayed against her?

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.

About Kate Elliott

Kate Elliott has been writing science fiction and fantasy for 30 years, after bursting onto the scene with Jaran. She is best known for her Crown of Stars epic fantasy series and the New York Times bestselling YA fantasy Court of Fives. Elliott's particular focus is immersive world-building & centering women in epic stories of adventure, amidst transformative cultural change. She lives in Hawaii, where she paddles outrigger canoes & spoils her Schnauzer.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on April 03, 2023

3.5 Stars This is an entertaining science fiction story that often reads more like fantasy. While the story is set in space, the court politics really made me think of epic fantasy. I enjoyed reading this but I find the story doesn't stick with me long after reading like other books. This is similar t......more

Wow, this book is a ride! Moving at breakneck speed, Furious Heaven is the second book in a trilogy that is the life of Alexander the Great but gender-flipped and in space. Which is very cool. Truly a space opera with plenty of interesting world-building elements, it's a story of empire but also how......more

Goodreads review by Evan Ladouceur on September 24, 2022

It’s been a long time coming but Furious Heaven is well worth the wait. The book picks up right where its predecessor left off and, given the length of time between this volume and Unconquerable Sun, it may take a few pages to reconnect with the several lead characters. For me, it was fortunate that......more

Goodreads review by Allie on May 03, 2023

3.5 stars. This is a LONG book, and in many ways I think the story might benefit from being cut down into two (or even three!) separate volumes. (Nothing wrong with a series!) Taken like this, it drags significantly in places. That said, I really needed to be able to sink into a fictional world with......more

Goodreads review by Claire on March 04, 2023

I’m in awe of Kate Elliott. This is a reimagining of the life of Alexander, who chose the same path as Achilles - to blaze across heaven and then be gone never to be forgotten. In itself that is complicated enough, as Kate deftly weaves the events of Macedonia and the Persian into a compelling SF na......more


Quotes

Praise for Unconquerable Sun

“Non-stop action! Space battles! Intrigue! This is the kind of space opera that I love best--but Elliott does it even better. ”—Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author

"Intricate and thrilling, Kate Elliott's Unconquerable Sun reframes history's most legendary conqueror in a brand new galaxy, lights the fuse, and blasts off on an edge-of-your-seat adventure perfect for fans of Arkady Martine and James S.A. Corey." —Emily Skrutskie, author of Bonds of Brass

"Brilliant battles, exciting intrigue, and heroines I would follow through hell--this is the gender-bent space opera of my dreams." —Yoon Ha Lee, Hugo award-winning author of Ninefox Gambit

“A maelstrom of palace intrigue, interstellar back-stabbing, devious plots, treachery, blistering action, ferocious confrontations—and a heroine for the ages... Enthralling, edge-of-your-seat stuff hurtling along at warp speed. Grab!”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Rich with history, tongue-in-cheek humor, cultural references, and vibrant characters, this highly entertaining series launch will have readers clamoring for more.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Fans of Lois McMaster Bujold and N. K. Jemisin will find this a candidate for instant re-reading as soon as the last page is turned.” —Booklist, starred review