Leckie's breakthrough sci-fi novel Ancillary Justice was something special. A very unusual protagonist, extraordinary worldbuilding ... And I could go on, but this is not a review of that book.

It is however a book where she does this again. This time it is a fantasy setting, but it is just as innovative and unique. It can't really be explained without giving away too much of what you need to experience and discover for yourself, and possibly not even then.

If you liked the Ancillary series and/or want to read something that is different and brilliant, you should pour this on your reading list.