He Who Drowned the World
Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel · 2024 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel | 2024 | Shortlist |
About This Book
The sequel to She Who Became the Sun: as the struggle for the Mandate of Heaven reaches its climax, the surviving players in the dynastic war face impossible choices about power, identity, and sacrifice.
About the Author
Shelley Parker-Chan is an Australian author of historical fantasy known for the Radiant Emperor duology, beginning with She Who Became the Sun, which won the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel in 2022. The novel reimagines the rise of the Hongwu Emperor of the Ming Dynasty through the eyes of a girl who steals her dead brother's destiny. Parker-Chan was born in Australia and has lived in Singapore, Japan, and the UK. Read more →
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