{"product_id":"9781250238900","title":"The Unspoken Name","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Unspoken Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): A. K. Larkwood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA. K. Larkwood's \u003ci\u003eThe Unspoken Name\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning debut fantasy about a young priestess sentenced to die, who at the last minute escapes her fate; only to become an assassin for the wizard who saved her.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if you knew how and when you will die?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCsorwe does—she will climb the mountain, enter the Shrine of the Unspoken, and gain the most honored title: sacrifice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut on the day of her foretold death, a powerful mage offers her a new fate. Leave with him, and live. Turn away from her destiny and her god to become a thief, a spy, an assassin—the wizard's loyal sword. Topple an empire, and help him reclaim his seat of power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Csorwe will soon learn—gods remember, and if you live long enough, all debts come due.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“In the vein of Le Guin's magnificent \u003ci\u003eTombs of Atuan\u003c\/i\u003e—if Arha the Eaten One got to grow up to be a swordswoman mercenary in thrall to her dubious wizard mentor\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eI love this book \u003ci\u003eso much\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\"—Arkady Martine, author of \u003ci\u003eA Memory Called Empire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eI cannot recommend it enough.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- Tamsyn Muir, author of \u003ci\u003eGideon the Ninth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Unspoken Name\u003c\/i\u003e is great fun—fantasy with an epic sweep in a gorgeously drawn universe.”—Ann Leckie, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling and Hugo award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eAncillary Justice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fun, fresh take on the traditional fantasy quest, and an adventure I couldn't put down!”—S. A. Chakraborty, author of \u003ci\u003eThe City of Brass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eAstounding\u003c\/b\u003e... written with skill and stunning assurance. The worlds this story spans are as exotic and dangerous as the characters who traverse them. From its flawless first page to its bittersweet last, \u003ci\u003eThe Unspoken Name\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003eunlike anything I’ve read before\u003c\/b\u003e.” —Nicholas Eames, author of \u003ci\u003eKings of the Wyld\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eWhat a glorious book!\u003c\/b\u003e Richly detailed, enthralling, and extraordinary, with brilliant nods to such luminaries as Ursula K. Le Guin and Diana Wynne Jones. A.K. Larkwood's book \u003cb\u003ehooked me in from the first page and never let go. Fabulous, in every meaning of the word\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Jenn Lyons, author of\u003ci\u003e Ruin of Kings \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A.K. Larkwood's \u003ci\u003eThe Unspoken Name\u003c\/i\u003e is an \u003cb\u003eepic fantasy in the vein of Le Guin's magnificent \u003ci\u003eTombs of Atuan\u003c\/i\u003e — if Arha the Eaten One got to grow up to be a swordswoman mercenary in thrall to her dubious wizard mentor\u003c\/b\u003e. The action is fast-paced and emotionally compelling; the magic is dangerous, beautiful, and utterly compromising. \u003cb\u003eI love this book \u003ci\u003eso much\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Arkady Martine, author of \u003ci\u003eA Memory Called Empire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An \u003cb\u003eunexpected and new\u003c\/b\u003e take on classic orcs 'n' swords fantasy. Stylish, classy, and timeless - but with racing stripes and an inbuilt camera. \u003cb\u003eI cannot recommend it enough\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Tamsyn Muir, author of \u003ci\u003eGideon the Ninth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Takes all the tropes of fantasy--orcs and epic quests, dead gods and undead souls, daring rescues and last-second escapes--and spins them into \u003cb\u003esomething wild and new. A dizzy, delicious debut\u003c\/b\u003e.\"—Alix E. Harrow, Nebula and Hugo finalist and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ten Thousand Doors of January\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A wonderful, rich fantasy with fantastic queer characters I fell in love with. Fans of the fantastical world-building and ancient divine secrets of Ann Leckie's THE RAVEN TOWER or Steven Erikson's MALAZAN BOOK OF THE FALLEN will really enjoy this one.”—Django Wexler, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Thousand Names\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An imaginative story of love, sacrifice, and betrayal that traverses worlds in this phenomenal debut . . . Larkwood's intricately woven plot is jam-packed with intrigue and excitement. Lyrical, immersive prose masterfully conveys complex worldbuilding.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eQuick-paced, occasionally brutal, and genuinely funny\u003c\/b\u003e, Larkwood’s debut novel turns standard fantasy tropes on their head with grace and humour\u003cb\u003e. Csorwe might have the tusks of an orc, but she is human to her core. \u003c\/b\u003eReaders will be rooting for her to receive the happy ending that she obviously deserves.”—Kerstin Hall, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Border Keeper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Unspoken Name\u003c\/i\u003e has everything - \u003cb\u003espine-tingling prose, gorgeous worldbuilding, powerful older women, found family (but it's terrible), and true love\u003c\/b\u003e. It's fantastic. I read it in one sitting.\"  —Emily Tesh, author of \u003ci\u003eSilver in the Wood\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Crisp, witty and entertaining. Such fun and it distracted me from my work far too well!”—Genevieve Cogman, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Larkwood's debut is a fresh, fun take on the genre, packed with smart prose, badass characters, and fantastic worldbuilding. \u003cb\u003eA necessary addition for any fantasy lover's collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\"—Tara Sim, author of \u003ci\u003eScavenge the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA truly wonderful book\u003c\/b\u003e...\u003cb\u003egrabbed my attention on the first page and wouldn’t let go\u003c\/b\u003e. Fresh, exciting and new, with fascinating characters, shifting alliances, impossible odds, breathtaking settings, and shocking twists.\" -- Dyrk Ashton, author of \u003ci\u003ePaternus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA breathtaking journey\u003c\/b\u003e. It's epic fantasy with both creeping, omnipresent horrors and yet a tenacious, delicate warmth.\" —K. A. Doore, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Assassin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Unspoken Name\u003c\/i\u003e is the best kind of modern fantasy—it feels totally fresh, it's full of satisfyingly weird gods and frightening magic; plus it's stuffed with the sort of characters you'll either want to be friends with or run screaming from. I loved this book!”—Jen Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Action-packed and emotionally engaging . . . Lushly detailed with incredible worldbuilding, Larkwood's debut is a singular take on orcish fantasy, filled with fierce fighting and magic.”—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Just a perfect fantasy debut.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Daily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShort-listed Locus Awards - Nominee (2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250238900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40739424534734,"sku":"9781250238900","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_44c238c6-05c7-494c-9db3-94b5543a6a08.jpg?v=1641363666","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250238900","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}