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Now a USA Today bestseller!"[An] all around brilliant space opera, I absolutely love it."―Ann Leckie, on A Memory Called EmpireA Desolation Called Peace is the spectacular space opera sequel to Arkady Martine's genre-reinventing, Hugo Award-winning debut, A Memory Called Empire.An alien armada lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is running out of options. In a desperate attempt at diplomacy with the mysterious invaders, the fleet captain has sent for a diplomatic envoy. Now Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass―still reeling from the recent upheaval in the Empire―face the impossible task of trying to communicate with a hostile entity. Their failure will guarantee millions of deaths in an endless war. Their success might prevent Teixcalaan’s destruction―and allow the empire to continue its rapacious expansion. Or it might create something far stranger . . .

In the second installment of Arkady Martine's Hugo Award-winning Teixcalaanli duology, A Desolation Called Peace, we return to the vibrant and complex world of Teixcalaan, where diplomacy and intrigue dance together like stars in the night sky.

Our protagonist, the ambitious and resourceful Mahit Dzmare, finds herself thrust into the middle of a galactic crisis that threatens to engulf Teixcalaan and its allies. As the new ambassador to the powerful station of Lsel Station, Mahit must navigate treacherous political waters while trying to uncover a hidden conspiracy that could shatter the fragile peace.

With her sharp wit and unwavering determination, Mahit delves into a web of secrets and betrayals, encountering both allies and adversaries who have their own agendas. She soon realizes that the fate of civilizations rests upon her shoulders, and she must make choices that will shape the destiny of her people and the galaxy itself.

Immerse yourself in the richly imagined universe of Teixcalaan, where ancient traditions intertwine with advanced technology and where the fate of empires hangs in the balance. A Desolation Called Peace is a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of power, identity, and the enduring strength of hope in times of adversity.

Join Mahit Dzmare on her perilous journey as she unravels a devastating conspiracy and fights to preserve the fragile peace that binds her people together. Experience the wonder and awe of Martine's storytelling as she paints a vivid tapestry of a galaxy on the brink of chaos and transformation.