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The Red Threads of Fortune

The Red Threads of Fortune

Epic FantasyFantasy
Pages
224
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

Sanao Mokoya, a fallen prophet and master of elements, has abandoned her former life after the tragic loss of her daughter. Now, she hunts deadly naga with packs of dinosaurs in the kingdom's harsh outer reaches. When a massive naga threatens a rebellious city, Mokoya is drawn into a conspiracy of magic and betrayal, forcing her to confront her dangerous gifts and fight for what little she has left.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicAdventurousMysterious
Reluctant HeroQuestBetrayalRedemption Arc

Genres

Epic Fantasy Fantasy Science Fiction

About the author

N
Neon Yang

Neon Yang is the Hugo-, Nebula- and WFA-nominated author of the Tensorate novellas from Tor.Com Publishing (The Red Threads of Fortune, The Black Tides of Heaven and The Descent of Monsters, and The Ascent to Godhood). They are queer, non-binary, and live in Singapore. Find them on Twitter as @itsneonyang, and otherwise at http://neonyang.com.

Characters

Sanao MokoyaProtagonist
RiderSupporting
All characters in The Red Threads of Fortune

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Red Threads of Fortune a standalone story?

    This novel is the second book in the Tensorate series, but it can be read independently. While it shares the same world and some characters, its plot is self-contained.

  • How does this book connect to the author's other works?

    The Red Threads of Fortune is part of the Tensorate series, which explores themes of gender, power, and identity within a unique silkpunk setting. It continues to build on the world-building established in the first novella, The Black Tides of Heaven.