The Harbors of the Sun

Praise for The Harbors of the Sun Weird-in an excellent way. . . . promises to end a celebrated series on a soaring note. -B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog [In] the beautiful fifth Raksura fantasy . . . Wells's worldbuilding strengths are on display, and she knows just what to explain and what to imply, making this volume accessible to newcomers as well as longtime readers. -Publishers Weekly Praise for The Edge of Worlds Breathtakingly surprising and fun. For readers who missed earlier entry points to this delightful series, now is the time to get on board.  The New York Times  An imaginative world of engaging characters . . . the dramatic battles, tough decisions, and character dynamics shine through.  Publishers Weekly Far from mindless sock-em action, The Edge of Worlds provide conflicts with stakes, with choices . . . I am going to be impatiently awaiting the resolution of the cliffhanger in the next volume.  The Skiffy and Fanty Show  This novel is an irresistible tour-de-force of excellent storytelling and fine characterization . . . . I consider The Edge of Worlds to be one of the most addictive and entertaining fantasy novels of the year.  Rising Shadow That rarity a completely unique and stunning fantasy world.  Hugo Award-winning author Elizabeth Bear Praise for Martha Wells and the Books of the Raksura:  Using its alien protagonist to explore the politics of gender and belonging, this is a fascinating read for SF readers looking for something out of the ordinary.  Publisher's Weekly(starred review)  The Cloud Roads has wildly original world-building, diverse and engaging characters, and a thrilling adventure plot. It's that rarest of fantasies: fresh and surprising, with a story that doesn't go where ten thousand others have gone before. I can't wait for my next chance to visit the Three Worlds!  N. K. Jemisin, author of The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms  The vivid world-building and nonstop action really serve as a backdrop for the heart of the novel the universal human themes of loneliness, loss, and the powerful drive to find somewhere to belong.  Sharon Shinn, author of Troubled Waters  Martha Wells' Raksura books are dense, and complex, with truly amazing world building, and non-human characters who are quite genuinely alien, yet still comprehensible and sympathetic.  Kelly McCullough, author of the WebMage series and the Fallen Blade novels  This is rigorous fantasy without the trappings of European medievalism. And most of all, it's riveting storytelling.  Steven Gould, author of Jumper and 7th Sigma  Genre fans looking for something different will find this is just what they needed.  School Library Journal Blog  With these books Wells is writing at the top of her game, and given their breadth, originality, complexity, this series is showing indications it could become one of the landmark series of the genre.  Adventures Fantastic  Martha Wells writes fantasy the way it was meant to be poignant, evocative, and astonishing. Prepare to be captivated 'til the sun comes up.  Kameron Hurley, author of The Mirror Empire and God's War  This is the type of Fantasy series I absolutely love and highly recommend as a worthwhile series to read and fall in love with.  The Book Smugglers  The Cloud Roads is a terrific fantasy novel that stands out due to imaginative worldbuilding, accomplished writing and engaging storytelling. For everyone else, The Cloud Roads is a proud example of what the genre is capable of producing.  Fantasy Book Critic