Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. Summoned to the majestic, decadent Sky—the floating capital of the Arameri ruling family—she expects execution. Instead, she is named an heir to the throne. The catch? She is one of three heirs. The other two are vastly more powerful, vastly more ruthless, and the "contest" to determine the new ruler is a subtle, lethal game of political assassination. Thrown into this viper pit, Yeine discovers the source of the Arameri’s power: they have enslaved the very gods who created the universe.
Readers who prefer clear-cut good/evil, slow-burn political fantasy (this is faster and weirder), or those uncomfortable with explicit discussions of divine slavery and intimate partner violence (metaphorical and literal). The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms By Nk Jemisin Pdf 16
Fans of The Broken Earth (her later work) will see the DNA here. Also recommended for readers who liked The Starless Sea (for mythic atmosphere) or Black Sun (for non-Western, god-infused politics). Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north