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Book 1 in The Great Cities

The City We Became

by N. K. Jemisin

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  1. 1 The City We Became You are here
  2. 2 The World We Make

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About The City We Became

Who wrote The City We Became?
The City We Became was written by N. K. Jemisin.
Is The City We Became part of a series?
Yes. The City We Became is book 1 in the The Great Cities series, and it is the best place to start reading the series.
What books are similar to The City We Became?
If you enjoyed The City We Became, readers also recommend Heart of Iron, Shards of Earth, The Blighted Stars and They Both Die at the End.

About N. K. Jemisin

N. K. Jemisin is a groundbreaking American author who revolutionised fantasy literature with her award-winning Broken Earth trilogy. Known for innovative narratives, diverse worlds, and unflinching examination of oppression, power, and systemic injustice.

Books, series and tropes by N. K. Jemisin

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