Citadel

· Blackstone Publishing
20 reviews
Ebook
430
Pages
Eligible

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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...

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...

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20 reviews
TreeIs Mee
July 16, 2023
An excellent, compelling read. The climax of the story is incredibly well-written and begs for a sequel. Foot notes or an appendix of in-universe terms and characters would be quite useful to have at times.
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Fang Wolfe
December 29, 2023
It was good enough I had a hard time putting it down to do other stuff and I kept thinking of it and wanting to continue the story. When I finally got to the end I got slapped in the face with a cliffhanger (they should be illegal). In all seriousness if you're looking for a new and fresh fantasy series that's doesn't follow the all too common tropes this is it. 10/10 will 100% recommend this to others and goes on my re-read list.
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Chritine Sandison
July 30, 2023
I loved this author already. I'm not even a quarter way through and I've burst out laughing, cried, and had an emotional connection to the characters causing mental growth. I can only assume it gets better besides the spoiler I heard that will probably make me cry again.
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About the author

C. M. Alongi graduated from Hamline University with a double bachelor’s in history and social justice. She lives in an apartment in the Twin Cities area where she protects her furniture from her roommates’ two evil cats. Citadel was her first full-length novel. She has also written an epic fantasy novella series called the Blackwing Series.

C. M. Alongi graduated from Hamline University with a double bachelor’s in history and social justice. She lives in an apartment in the Twin Cities area where she protects her furniture from her roommates’ two evil cats. Citadel was her first full-length novel. She has also written an epic fantas...

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