Ancillary Sword (Imperial Radch, #2)
by Ann Leckie
Ancillary Sword by Ann Leckie holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 19.3K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 400 pages.
About Ancillary Sword
Seeking atonement for past crimes, Breq takes on a mission as captain of a troublesome new crew of Radchai soldiers, in the sequel to Ann Leckie's NYT bestselling, award-winning Ancillary Justice. A must read for fans of Ursula K. Le Guin and James S. A. Corey.Breq is a soldier who used to be a warship. Once a weapon of conquest controlling thousands of minds, now she has only a single body and serves the emperor.With a new ship and a troublesome crew, Breq is ordered to go to the only place in the galaxy she would agree to go: to Athoek Station to protect the family of a lieutenant she once knew - a lieutenant she murdered in cold blood.Ann Leckie's Imperial Radch trilogy has become one of the new classics of science fiction. Beautifully written and forward thinking, it does what good science fiction does best, taking readers to bold new worlds with plenty explosions along the way.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ann Leckie |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,265 |
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What genre is Ancillary Sword?
Ancillary Sword is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Ancillary Sword worth reading?
Based on 19.3K reader ratings, Ancillary Sword has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Ancillary Sword?
Ancillary Sword has 400 pages.
Who wrote Ancillary Sword?
Ancillary Sword was written by Ann Leckie. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Ancillary Sword?
The ISBN-13 for Ancillary Sword is 9780316246650.0.
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