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“I am not political,” Jebi said

Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee

October 8, 2020 by Emmalita Leave a Comment

Poor Jebi. They tried so hard to get along as an artist, one of a conquered people in a recently conquered land, without being political. They very quickly find themselves in over their head in situations where they have no choice but to be political. Phoenix Extravagant is a stand alone silkpunk novel set in fantasy version of Korea under Japanese rule. Magic is real and automata – machines powered by magic patrol the streets for the Razanei. Jebi isn’t a chosen one, or the […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: advance reader copy, NetGalley, Phoenix Extravagant, Silk punk, yoon ha lee

Emmalita's CBR12 Review No:79 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: advance reader copy, NetGalley, Phoenix Extravagant, Silk punk, yoon ha lee ·
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