Fevered Star

Rebecca Roanhorse’s "Fevered Star" propels readers deeper into the tumultuous world of The Meridian, picking up in the aftermath of the Crow God’s eclipse as the great city of Tova lies shattered. A comet, prophesied to mark the death of a ruler and the dawn of a new order, looms on the horizon, intensifying the chaos. Sea captain Xiala, caught in the currents of profound change, forges an unlikely alliance with the former Priest of Knives, navigating a landscape where ancient magic resurfaces and legends manifest. Concurrently, the Clan of Matriarchs in Tova braces for conflict, forming tenuous alliances as far-flung enemies converge, mirroring the celestial war now descending upon the earth. At the heart of this maelstrom are Serapio and Naranpa, now powerful living avatars. Both grapple with their individual personhood against the crushing weight of destiny; Serapio fights to retain his humanity amidst prophecy and manipulation, while Naranpa seeks a path to survive in a radically transformed Tova without succumbing to total destruction. This sequel is an intricate tapestry of political intrigue, divine intervention, and the enduring human struggle for autonomy.