Every Star a Song

The sequel to EVERY SKY A GRAVE is an explosive and ambitious series about the power of words set far in the future, far away, but with a message about truth that hits home. Elyth, a former Ascendance agent, is on the run after her discoveries of corruption in the system. She is offered a deal to join a team of elite agents exploring a new planet, but things soon go awry as strange sounds are heard in the wilderness, horrifying creatures are seen stalking the forests, and the landscape itself seems to change during the night. The planet is awake and speaking back.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The Times
HER WORD IS HER WEAPON

The eagerly anticipated sequel to EVERY SKY A GRAVE, this extraordinary novel will leave you breathless. For fans of Anne Leckie and N. K. Jemisin, brace yourself for an explosive and ambitious series that delves into the profound power of words, set in a distant yet relatable future.

WHAT IS THE COST OF SILENCE?

Mankind has expanded its reach across the vast galaxy, creating a near-utopia governed by the Ascendance. Their mastery of the Deep Language of the cosmos ensures order and stability throughout the vast expanse. With a single word, rebellions can be quelled, and planets can be obliterated.

Elyth, a former Ascendance agent, finds herself on the run. Driven by her revelations of corruption within the system, she yearns for the simplicity and unwavering dedication of her former life. However, her path is swiftly intercepted by the Ascendance, who offer her a peculiar proposition.

Elyth agrees to join a team of elite agents on a mission to explore a new planet. The hope is that by clearing her name and reintegrating with the Ascendance, she can reclaim her lost sense of purpose. Yet, as the expedition unfolds, strange occurrences begin to unfold. Whispers of the planet's awakening echo through the wilderness, and horrifying creatures stalk the forests, their presence unsettling. Even the very landscape seems to transform during the night, as if it holds secrets and mysteries waiting to be uncovered.

As expedition members begin to meet their untimely demise, two undeniable truths emerge: the planet is indeed alive, and it possesses a voice of its own. The Ascendance, initially perceived as the guardians of order, are now confronted with a formidable adversary—a force that challenges their authority and threatens to unravel the very fabric of their civilization.

In this gripping and thought-provoking tale, author N. K. Jemisin takes readers on a thrilling journey into the depths of human nature, exploring the consequences of power, corruption, and the inherent resilience of the human spirit. With her signature blend of science fiction, fantasy, and social commentary, Jemisin weaves a tapestry of emotions and ideas that will leave readers pondering long after the last page.

HER WORD IS HER WEAPON is a must-read for fans of speculative fiction, and a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Prepare to be transported to a world where words hold the ultimate power, and where the cost of silence may be far greater than any imagined.

Weight: 706g
Dimension: 165 x 243 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008327170