R.F. Kuang

Katabasis
A satirical fantasy novel by R.F. Kuang
5 people recommend this
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LilyFirst to rec“I found this book to be delightfully smart. It’s a satirical fantasy about a phd student in analytical magick that must travel through hell to retrieve her advisor. Drags in some of the inner circles (of hell) but overall brilliant.”
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Kate“I listened to this on audiobook and turned around and bought the physical copy for our home library for our husband to read. We both really enjoyed it! Is it a perfect book? No. But did I turn it on every time I got out of a meeting even if I only had five mins to hear what happened next? Absolutely. I was hooked. If you need a break from fae mates and battle scenes this book is a breath of fresh air with a truly unique story.”
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Ashley“I know, I know—I’m late to the party on this. It’s a magical book and, without giving anything away, will make you examine yourself and your life. Smart, new and cathartic.”
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K B“Fantasy is not my genre, but two magicians on a quest through academic hell was a(n) (un)surprisingly compelling premise and I couldn’t put it down.”
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