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Author NK Jemisin pulls off an astounding feat in managing to combine fantasy, romance, political intrigue, and superb writing here. Right from the opening paragraph ''I am not as I once was. They have done this to me, broken me open and torn out my heart. I do not know who I am anymore.'' until an unpredictable ending, my attention was captured completely. Although the finale means this could definitely be read as a stand-alone novel, it's actually the first of the Inheritance Trilogy – and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing where Jemisin goes with the second book, due out later this year.

Further reading suggestion: For a slightly slower paced, but still worthwhile, fantasy read, try [[Winterbirth by Brian Ruckley]].