In a city inspired by ancient Egypt, Gatherers harvest the dreams of the dying โ a holy duty. When Ehiru discovers his harvesting is being weaponized for political assassination, he must choose between obedience and justice. Jemisin before the Broken Earth trilogy โ already brilliant.
Clean โ political fantasy.
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Moods: Dark Egyptian-Inspired Political Atmospheric
Tropes: Dream Magic Priest Assassin Political Conspiracy Ancient Egypt Inspired
No โ completely separate world.
Jemisin researched extensively โ the dream-magic draws from Egyptian afterlife beliefs.
Yes โ The Shadowed Sun is the companion novel.