Phoenix Extravagant
by Yoon Ha Lee
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Pub Date 20 Oct 2020 | Archive Date 30 Sep 2020
Rebellion | Solaris
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Description
Gyen Jebi isn’t a fighter or a subversive. They just want to paint.
One day they’re jobless and desperate; the next, Jebi finds themself recruited by the Ministry of Armor to paint the mystical sigils that animate the occupying government’s automaton soldiers.
But when Jebi discovers the depths of the Razanei government’s horrifying crimes—and the awful source of the magical pigments they use—they find they can no longer stay out of politics.
What they can do is steal Arazi, the ministry’s mighty dragon automaton, and find a way to fight…
A Note From the Publisher
This title will now be released in October 2020.
This title will now be released in October 2020.
This title will now be released in October 2020.
Advance Praise
"Powerful. Unforgettable. Another amazing piece of work." - Stephen Baxter
“A fiercely original and enchanting new fantasy” - Adrian Tchaikovsky
“A smart, thought-provoking book, and one which feels incredibly timely.” - SciFi Now
"An arresting tale of loyalty, identity, and the power of art... Lee's masterful storytelling is sure to wow." - Publishers Weekly Starred Review
"A story of art, love, human connection, the power of creation, colonialism, and the roles we all have to play in fighting oppression." - Paul Weimer
"Phoenix Extravagant is a book containing ruminations on imperialism, the function and sanctity of art, acculturation, and the morality of love. It also contains a bloody big and unexpectedly adorable mechanical dragon." - Jonathan L. Howard, author of the Johannes Cabal books
"A powerful, deeply moving book that is a wonderful read, without question one of the best of the year." - Every Book a Doorway
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781781087947 |
| PRICE | US$24.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 416 |
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