Queen of Angels

Queen of Angels is the first novel in the "Songs of Earth and Power" series, but it can be read as a standalone story. While later books expand on its universe, this novel offers a complete narrative arc.

Queen of Angels was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1990 and the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel in 1991. It is recognized for its exploration of artificial intelligence and consciousness.

While part of the "Songs of Earth and Power" series, Queen of Angels also shares thematic and technological elements with Bear's earlier novel, Eon, particularly in its depiction of advanced AI and human evolution.