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Vajra Chandrasekera: The Saint of Bright Doors (Hardcover, 2023, Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom)

Fetter was raised to kill, honed as a knife to cut down his sainted father. …

A tickle and a shadow in the corner of your sight

I really enjoyed this, but I left it feeling like I should read it again because I feel there were a lot of deeper, philosophical things I missed. (that's a bonus: I love a book that's full enough to read over and over and find things you missed.) So, the thing I want to share, I can't because it's a huge spoiler. But, a hint won't hurt? A little past mid-way through the book, I felt like I was missing something. Like something was almost not-quite visible out of the corner of my eye. And then a twist happened, and yep. Also, this is such a brilliant take on something else I can't say because spoilers. Dang it! Okay, this quote I can share, right? "But you have to understand, while we are all unchosen together, I'm not like the rest of you." Or this one: "Fame, she says, is …

@abetterjulie@bookrastinating.com I'm currently catching up with Jemisin's The City We Became, and I'm wondering if there might be any resonance between these two books? Only about half way through but really enjoying, TCWB.

Hadn't heard mention of Saint of Bright Doors before seeing your post, but just the hint of urban divinity seems to ring. Curious as to whether they'd make good travelling companions.

I appreciate you avoiding spoilers, but wondering what the vibe of Saint of Bright Doors is like - any other stories that you think compare?