Unconquerable Sun
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463 pages · Released Jul 7, 2020 · Tor Books
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Unconquerable Sun is a space opera centered on a princess navigating political intrigue, military strategy, and personal relationships in a richly imagined future empire. While it contains space battles and combat violence typical of the genre, the story prioritizes character development, strategic thinking, and themes of loyalty and resilience over graphic content. LGBTQ+ themes and characters are present and meaningful, and the protagonist models intelligence and courage, making it suitable for older teens interested in sophisticated science fiction.
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"Non-stop action! Space battles! Intrigue! This is the kind of space opera that I love best—but Elliott does it even better."—New York Times bestselling author Ann Leckie New York Times bestselling author Kate Elliott brings us a thrilling new science fiction adventure set in a rich universe full of political intrigue... "Non-stop action! Space battles! Intrigue! This is the kind of space opera that I love best—but Elliott does it even better."—New York Times bestselling author Ann Leckie New York Times bestselling author Kate Elliott brings us a thrilling new science fiction adventure set in a rich universe full of political intrigue with Unconquerable Sun. Bookpage's Best Books of the Year Autostraddle's Best Queer Books of 2020 GENDER-SPUN ALEXANDER THE GREAT ON AN INTERSTELLAR SCALE Princess Sun has finally come of age. Growing up in the shadow of her mother, Eirene, has been no easy task. The legendary queen-marshal did what everyone thought impossible: expel the invaders and build Chaonia into a magnificent republic, one to be respected—and feared. But the cutthroat ambassador corps and conniving noble houses have never ceased to scheme—and they have plans that need Sun to be removed as heir, or better yet, dead. To survive, the princess must rely on her wits and companions: her biggest rival, her secret lover, and a dangerous prisoner of war. Take the brilliance and cunning courage of Princess Leia—add in a dazzling futuristic setting where pop culture and propaganda are one and the same—and hold on tight: This is the space opera you’ve been waiting for. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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- Fiction
- Diverse Characters
- Loveable Characters
- LGBTQ+
- #ALL#
- Strong Character Development
- Space Opera
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- Adventurous
- mysterious
- challenging
- medium-paced
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