Citadel

C M Alongi, Emily Lawrence

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Miscellaneous
20 June 2023

Science fiction; Science Fiction

In this luminous sci-fi debut, a nonverbal autistic woman refuses to crumble as she stands against a dogmatic society clinging to a centuries-long conflict built on lies.

Citadel is the only human city on the alien planet Edalide, ruled by the biweekly tides that bring both deadly danger and much-needed resources. But the drowning waters, constant threat of starvation, and eternal cold aren't the most dangerous challenge. For the Flooded Forest is ruled by demons: monsters from Hell sent by their vengeful god as penance for their ancestors' rebellion. To save their souls and return to their former glory, Citadel must kill every single one.

Or so they believe.

Olivia lost her lover to the demons almost a year ago. But during a scientific expedition, a chance encounter reveals that the demons are sentient--a startling discovery that would get Olivia executed if she exposed it.

Driven by the burning need for answers, Olivia embarks on a dangerous journey into the Forest. There, she must face alien monsters, zealous warriors, and the demons of her own past. But change comes slowly, and always with a price...

By: C M Alongi
Read by: Emily Lawrence
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 748g
ISBN: 9798212277419
Publication Date: 20 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

C. M. Alongi graduated from Hamline University with a double bachelor's in history and social justice. She lives in an apartment in the Twin Cities area where she protects her furniture from her roommates' two evil cats. Citadel is her first full-length novel. She has also written an epic fantasy novella series called The Blackwing Series.

Reviews for Citadel

"""Alongi's entertaining debut matches familiar SF tropes with strong characters and fascinating worldbuilding...Readers who grew up on Cressida Cowell and Patricia C. Wrede will be especially delighted."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"""