Wishing that the evening news would discuss human/goblin relations? The pros and cons of banking with dragons? Gnomish tax policy? Anything but this never-ending parade of real world horror? As the political landscape becomes more grimdark than a Bloodborne playthrough, it’s time to turn to fantasy to cope. Why bother worrying about climate change when your anxiety could be put to better use preparing for a coming war between orcs and elves? Who cares about legislative backstabbing when fictional politicians are resorting to actual backstabbing? These are the 10 best fantasy books with court intrigue and political drama, for when you need to avert your eyes from the real life the media circus.
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
(Hachette Book Group / Orbit)The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin is the story of a woman who is as qualified for office as a U.S. presidential cabinet member, which is to say, not at all. Hailing from the untamed north, Yeine Darr has all the political savvy of a block of ice. When she’s summoned to the floating city of Sky and informed that she’s in the running for the emperor’s throne, “flabbergasted” is the understatement to describe her reaction. “Terrified” would also be an accurate descriptor, considering that her political rivals are contemplating murder in order to secure the imperial bag. Her only option? Form a tenuous alliance with the gods that the royal family rules – though dealing with divinities often comes with a price. If you’re looking for a story about both mortal and immortal power struggles, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is a hundred thousand percent for you.
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