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From bestselling author R.F. Kuang comes Katabasis, a dark and imaginative fantasy filled with magic, rivalry, adventure, and an unexpected romance.
Alice Law has one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick. But when the professor who could make her career dies, Alice decides there is only one thing to do, travel to Hell and bring him back.
Unfortunately, her biggest academic rival, Peter Murdoch, has the same plan.
Forced to journey into the underworld together, Alice and Peter discover a place where the rules of reality have been turned upside down. To survive its dangers and find their way home, they will have to put aside their differences and somehow learn to trust each other.
Darkly funny, clever, and packed with adventure, Katabasis is a gripping fantasy about ambition, sacrifice, rivalry, and what happens when two enemies are forced to journey through Hell together.
"I read Babel a few months ago and adored it, so I picked up Katabasis and I hazard to say I like it even more!
I've found myself quickly becoming a big fan of Kuang - her writing is so thoughtfully and intellectually crafted, with references to real scholars, philosophers, research papers etc. whilst still giving you a fantastic hit of magic and fantasy. The extensive research she puts into her world building and magic system is so evident, and gives the novel such a convincing and immersive feel. The characters are so well written, compelling, and complex, and I find the book impossible to put down!
This book is a wild dive into the world of academic magic, summoning circles, hellish creatures, and fascinating debates on the human soul and what comes after death.
Perfect for readers who love dark academia, epic fantasy quests, heart wrenching characters, slow burn plotlines, and expertly crafted magic systems." - Lila, Lost in the Reads
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