The City We Became

Every great city possesses a unique soul, some as ancient as myths and others as newborn as children. When New York City prepares to awaken as a living entity, its nascent consciousness is split into human avatars representing each of its five boroughs. As an ancient malignant force stirs beneath the earth to destroy the city before its birth, these disparate guardians must unite to defend their home and secure its survival.

by N. K. Jemisin

Little, Brown Book Group Limited · First published 2020 · 448 pages