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Citadel
- Author
- C. M. Alongi
- Narrator
- Emily Lawrence
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 20 June 2023
- Run Time
- 14 hours 3 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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…
Critics Review
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“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
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“Refreshing…Citadel is a worthy addition to the alien-world canon, but also a glorious primer on forming alliances to resist tyranny.”
Charlie Jane Anders, internationally bestselling author, for the Washington Post
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“Alongi’s debut brilliantly raises the profile of the vibrant inner world of a neurodivergent character while never losing sight of the disastrous effects of religious terrorism. This combination makes for a story impossible to put down.”
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Details
- Author
- C. M. Alongi
- Narrator
- Emily Lawrence
- Duration
- 14 hours 3 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 June 2023
- ISBN
- 9798200835577
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Science fiction: aliens / UFOs, Science fiction, Adventure fiction
Synopsis
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…
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