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The Unrelenting Earth

#2 in series

by Kritika H. Rao
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In this dazzling sequel to the The Surviving Sky, Ahilya and Iravan risk everything—their lives, their culture, and their fragile marriage—in pursuit of the earth-shattering truth about their existence.
"Breathtakingly inventive" epic science-fantasy inspired by Hindu philosophy, for fans of N.K. Jemisin and Tasha Suri.
Two months have passed since Ahilya and Iravan learned the devastating truths behind the earthrages. As the cosmic creatures struggle to break into the world, and Nakshar's architecture disintegrates, the desperate council summons their sister ashrams to a Conclave, to discuss the future of life in the skies.
Ahilya, now a councillor, is determined to share the truth about the cosmic beings and the nature of Ecstatic trajection so she can liberate ordinary citizens and save the condemned architects. Her conviction has alienated her allies and created dangerous enemies. Only Iravan has a chance of persuading the Conclave that Ecstatics are not unstable, but he returns from the jungle struggling with his own Ecstasy. He has little control over his second-self, the primal falcon yaksha, and finds the Conclave hostile to his cause.
As strange, deadly storms break out, threatening refuge even in the skies, Iravan and the other Ecstatic architects face brutal reprisals. And with the barrier restraining the cosmic beings thinning, Ahilya and Iravan know they are running out of time to save everyone. Thrust into the center of the storm, both will have to confront what matters most to them, who they really are, and what it means for the future of humanity.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Rages Trilogy

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    June 18, 2024

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9781803365282

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      • ISBN: 9781803365282
      • File size: 2564 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      April 1, 2024

      The riveting second book in "The Rages Trilogy" picks up a couple months after the events of The Surviving Sky. Ahilya and Iravan have reconciled, but their ill-fated relationship hangs by a fragile thread. They are still reeling from the truth behind the earthrages, which threatens to uproot their culture's tenets and deep-seated conditioning. Ahilya contends with conflicting factions within the ashram, while Iravan struggles to unify with his falcon-yaksha and free the other Ecstatics. They both face a monumental task--to change the trajectory of civilization itself. Like Rao's debut, The Surviving Sky, this is an instantly immersive epic that expands the boundaries of what fantasy can be. Hindu philosophy is integrated into a lush jungle world with complicated cosmic magic and an intricate architecture. Amid a desperate fight for survival, much of the family drama continues, driven by Ahilya's willfulness and Iravan's regret. They are a believably flawed middle-aged couple who add tension and a sense of reckless rage to the tone of the story. VERDICT A great pick for fans of Martha Wells or those who enjoy inventive sci-fi fantasy with emotional stakes.--Andrea Dyba

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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