I have been looking forward to reading The Killing Moon for quite some time — mainly because so many people have raved about it to me.

And as you know, I enjoyed NK Jemisin’s debut, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, way back in 2011 when it was nominated for Just About Everything. 😉

To refresh your recall to ‘then’, here’s the link:

Hugo Awards Reading Report 1: The Novels—“The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms” by NK Jemisin

So now onwards to the new series, but in the meantime — for those of you who, like me, havena yet read it — here’s what the back cover blurb of The Killing Moon has to say:

“In the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law. Upon its rooftops and amongst the shadows of its cobbled streets wait the Gatherers – the keepers of this peace. Priests of the dream-goddess, their duty is to harvest the magic of the sleeping mind and use it to heal, soothe … and kill those judged corrupt.

But when a conspiracy blooms within Gujaareh’s great temple, Ehiru – the most famous of the city’s Gatherers – must question everything he knows. Someone, or something, is murdering dreamers in the goddess’ name, stalking its prey both in Gujaareh’s alleys and the realm of dreams. Ehiru must now protect the woman he was sent to kill – or watch the city be devoured by war and forbidden magic.”

Sounds alright… 🙂