

Whether they succeed or fail could change the fate of Teixcalaan forever.ĭrunk Overview: So this is the second book in this series and it picks up shortly after the first, so get outta here if you haven’t read the first one. Now Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass-still reeling from the recent upheaval in the Empire-face the impossible task of trying to communicate with a hostile entity.

In a desperate attempt at diplomacy with the mysterious invaders, the fleet captain has sent for a diplomatic envoy. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is running out of options. Which is how this works a lot of times I suppose.Īn alien armada lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. It was happy hour that turned in to a happy night…. So needless to say, I’ve had a lot of wine. Plus also see a couple folks I haven’t seen since March of 2020, which was such a delight. What I drank prior: I went to happy hour with my co workers and got to meet one of my staff for the first time. We’d like to thank Arkady and Tor for the opportunity. **we received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley that I took way too long to read. A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine (Teixcalaan #2) ‘All-round brilliant space opera, I absolutely loved it’ Ann Leckie on A Memory Called Empire Whether they succeed or fail could change the face of Teixcalaan forever.

Now Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass – both still reeling from the recent upheaval in the Empire – face an impossible task: they must attempt to negotiate with a hostile entity, without inadvertently triggering the destruction of themselves and the Empire. In a desperate attempt to find a diplomatic solution, the fleet captain has sent for an envoy to contact the mysterious invaders. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is supposed to win a war against it. A Desolation Called Peace is the spectacular space opera sequel to A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine, winner of the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Novel.Īn alien threat lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space.
