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All Yeine knew about Céu were the terrifying stories, but she soon realizes that the reality is even worse.
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms , the first volume of the Legacy trilogy, is the debut book by acclaimed New York Times bestselling author N.K. Jemisin.
Young Yeine is summoned to the majestic city of Heaven, where, to her surprise, she is named heir to King Dekarta Arameri, the grandfather she never knew. Before her birth, her mother abandoned royalty to pursue a great love, leaving behind her family, her surname, her legacy, and, most importantly, the intrigues surrounding the Arameri family. Disinherited and distant, she failed to prepare Yeine for life in the palace, which not only houses the most powerful family in the hundred thousand kingdoms but also serves as a prison for true gods.
Yeine didn't expect to cross paths with the gods in the palace corridors, much less that they would have to satisfy the whims and whims of their most powerful relatives (and rivals). The throne of the hundred thousand kingdoms is not easy to conquer, and Yeine must survive amid secrets, betrayals, magic, and the gods' interest in her. Especially the most dangerous of all, Nahadoth, also known as the Lord of Night, the first living being in the universe.
“The most celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer of her generation.” – The New York Times
“In the first book of the richly detailed Legacy trilogy, a rejected heroine must find a way to survive amid betrayal at her grandfather's court. I have a special place in my heart for political intrigue, so this book was a complete delight!” – Cassandra Clare
“Jemisin... creates a fabulously diverse array of peoples and lands, filled with magic, loss, sex, and heartbreak.” – NPR Books
“The book, which blends fantasy, romance, and social commentary, won the Locus Award, established Jemisin as a rising writer, and highlighted her talent for building complex worlds filled with dangerously flawed people.” – Time Magazine
"Jemisin demonstrates immense care with her fictional universe, but also creates Yeine, a subtle and emotionally complex character. Readers will be eagerly awaiting the next installments of the trilogy." – Kirkus Reviews
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