Citadel - by C M Alongi (Paperback)

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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.
Author(s): C M Alongi
476 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Science Fiction

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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...

Review Quotes

"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"

"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."

-- "Booklist"

"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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Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 476

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Science Fiction

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Theme: Alien Contact

Format: Paperback

Author: C M Alongi

Language: English

Street Date: June 20, 2023

TCIN: 88710660

UPC: 9798212277419

Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-8188

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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