
And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes.īut the Raven's tower holds a secret. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. "Absolutely wonderful.utterly brilliant." - The New York Times Book Reviewįor centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD
