The Library of Broken Worlds

In the epic tale of oppression and the cost of peace, "The Library at the End of the World" follows Freida, the daughter of a Library god, as she ventures into the depths of the Library to destroy an ancient war god before he can unleash hellfire upon thousands of innocent lives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

In the depths of the enigmatic Library, a celestial guardian of the three systems harbors a profound secret. As the cherished daughter of a Library god, Freida has dedicated her entire life to traversing the labyrinthine tunnels and forging connections with the divine. Her unparalleled access grants her a unique and perilous position.

Upon meeting Joshua, a mortal boy driven by an unwavering desire to rescue his people, and Nergüi, a Disciple from a persecuted religious minority, Freida finds herself compelled to defy the gods and lend her assistance. However, to accomplish this, she must venture further into the Library's enigmatic depths than ever before. There, she uncovers the harrowing atrocities of the past, unravels the truth about her origins, and confronts the insurmountable impossibility of her future.

Amidst the looming threat of war, Freida embarks on a perilous quest to fulfill her destiny, pitting her against an ancient war god. Her mission is clear-cut: Destroy the god before he unleashes his wrath upon countless innocent lives, or face the imminent danger of being extinguished himself.

A captivating and thought-provoking novel, "The Library at the End of the World" emerges from the pen of World Fantasy Award-winning author Alaya Dawn Johnson. It invites readers on a mesmerizing journey through the depths of imagination, where stories intertwine, and narratives possess the extraordinary power to heal or consume everything in their path.

Weight: 678g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008612351