{"product_id":"the-city-we-became","title":"The City We Became","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe City We Became\u003c\/i\u003e by N. K. Jemisin is a mesmerising dive into an urban fantasy that harmoniously melds the mystique of city life with the grandeur of speculative fiction. Set in the vibrant and pulsating city of New York, this is the first book in an electrifying new series by the acclaimed Hugo award-winning author.\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this narrative, New York City is not just a backdrop but a living, breathing entity with its very soul manifesting through five diverse boroughs. Each borough is personified by an avatar—five unique New Yorkers who, unknown to each other, must band together when an ancient, malevolent force threatens their beloved city. The ensemble cast, consisting of the avatars for Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island, navigates the complexities of their lives whilst realising that they are the city's last line of defence. As they grapple with this revelation, the fate of New York dangles precariously in their hands. Their unity is the only hope to thwart the sinister, primordial evil lurking beneath the city's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJemisin’s exceptional narrative flair offers readers a richly detailed world where each borough’s character shines through, reflecting the mosaic of cultures, histories, and spirits that define New York. The tale is an ode to the resilience, diversity, and indomitable spirit of the city's inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A glorious fantasy, set in that most imaginary of cities, New York'\u003c\/b\u003e - Neil Gaiman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The most celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer of her generation. . .Jemisin seems able to do just about everything' - \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Jemisin is now a pillar of speculative fiction, breathtakingly imaginative and narratively bold'\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The most critically acclaimed author in contemporary science fiction and fantasy' - \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'N. K. Jemisin is a powerhouse of speculative fiction'\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward Recognitions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of Best Fantasy at the Audie Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the BSFA Award for Best Novel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the Hugo Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominated for the Nebula Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso by N. K. Jemisin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Inheritance Trilogy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hundred Thousand Kingdoms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Broken Kingdoms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Kingdom of Gods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dreamblood Duology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Killing Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Shadowed Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45713606312172,"sku":"9780356512686","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780356512686.jpg?v=1725998246","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-city-we-became","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}