Mazes of Power, Juliette Wade
Mazes of Power, Juliette Wade
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Mazes of Power

Author: Juliette Wade

Narrator: Michael Crouch, Will Ropp, Brian Nishii

Unabridged: 16 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/04/2020

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy

Synopsis

This debut work of sociological science fiction follows a deadly battle for succession, where brother is pitted against brother in a singular chance to win power and influence for their family.The cavern city of Pelismara has stood for a thousand years. The Great Families of the nobility cling to the myths of their golden age while the city's technology wanes.When a fever strikes, and the Eminence dies, seventeen-year-old Tagaret is pushed to represent his Family in the competition for Heir to the Throne. To win would give him the power to rescue his mother from his abusive father, and marry the girl he loves. But the struggle for power distorts everything in this highly stratified society, and the fever is still loose among the inbred, susceptible nobles. Tagaret's sociopathic younger brother, Nekantor, is obsessed with their family's success. Nekantor is willing to exploit Tagaret, his mother, and her new servant Aloran to defeat their opponents.Can he be stopped? Should he be stopped? And will they recognize themselves after the struggle has changed them?

About Juliette Wade

Juliette Wade's habit of asking "why" about everything has led her to explore the world both above and below the ground. She has lived in Japan and France, and holds degrees in linguistics and anthropology. The author of many published short stories, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her Aussie husband and her two sons, who support and inspire her.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nicholas

I know I've said this a lot this year already, but Mazes of Power is a difficult book to rate. In fact, it's one of the most difficult for me to rate. Pelismara is one of the eight underground cities of Varin. The world above is very hot and populated by wysps which can burn crops and forests. Pelism......more

Goodreads review by Fábio

This is one of the best books you'll read in 2020. Why? This is my review: One of the virtues of worldbuilding is to make your reader discover the universe you created in bits and pieces. Too much exposition at once seldom works (except for Kim Stanley Robinson, but let’s not go there). Mazes of Powe......more

Goodreads review by Beth

THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD. I was blessed to be sent an advance copy from the publisher, and more than happy to send back a blurb: "Mazes of Power is a gasp-inducing political Hunger Games packed with intrigue, assassins, and stunning social dynamics. I didn't want it to end!" Seriously, preorder this so......more

Goodreads review by Virginia

Oh my goodness! I don't even know where to start with this book. It was so good!! I never wanted to put it down and was so sad when I finished because I now have to wait for the second one. Ugh! This is a story of two brothers --one born with power, the other who craves it. Under the strict thumb of......more

Goodreads review by Ay

Very satisfying science fiction. Not sure why it’s referred to as a fantasy. Good characters, great world building and good story. The book reaches a satisfying ending (and a pondering of how soon can I reread it) while leaving the reader with lots of questions. For example, what’s with the aliens?......more

Quotes

"Narrators Michael Crouch, Will Ropp, and Brian Nishi…emphasize the story's diversity as they portray many types of characters, embracing a refreshing range of sexual preferences, health conditions, and physical appearances. The close attention to even the smallest details enhances the listening experience."
—AudioFile Magazine

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