Kai is a demon who wakes up entombed — and has to figure out who betrayed him. In alternating timelines, Wells tells the story of a revolution against an occupying empire and its aftermath decades later. Not Murderbot — Wells proves she can write traditional epic fantasy with the same intelligence and wit.
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Moods: Political Dual-Timeline Queer Complex
Tropes: Demon King Political Intrigue Dual Timeline Non-Binary Protagonist
Completely different — epic fantasy, not sci-fi.
Demons don't have fixed gender — Kai shifts between forms.
Works standalone with sequel potential.