Teixcalaan Series 2 Books Collection Set By Arkady Martine (A Memory Called Empire, A Desolation Called Peace)

I thought A Memory Called Empire was excellent (and it won the 2020 Hugo) but this sequel is even better. I'd give it six stars if I could.This second novel builds on the world(s) created in the first and develops the main characters still further. It is well paced, starting slowly and gradually ratcheting up the tension as the story unfolds. I do hope there will be more of Three Seagrass and Mahit Dzmare to dazzle me still further.

Honestly I really recommend the pair - sequel is probably better than the original, but you need to read it first (and it's really good anyway).