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Ancillary Justice
2013·386 pages
A former starship AI, now in a human body, seeks vengeance in a vast galactic empire. A thought-provoking space opera on identity and justice.
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A former starship AI, now in a human body, seeks vengeance in a vast galactic empire. A thought-provoking space opera on identity and justice.
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On a remote, icy planet, the soldier known as Breq is drawing closer to completing her quest.Once, she was the Justice of Toren--a colossal starship with an artificial intelligence linking thousands of soldiers in the service of the Radch, the empire that conquered the galaxy.Now, an act of treachery has ripped it all away, leaving her with one fragile human body, unanswered questions, and a burning desire for vengeance.Sequels: Ancillary Sword; Ancillary Mercy.
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Romance & sex
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Brief mention of intimacy with no detail; fleeting romantic pursuit.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including executions, murders, war crimes; some graphic deaths.
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Explores gender identity through a culture with no gender distinctions.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Central themes of imperialism, social inequality, and revolutionary agency.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Depicts slavery and systemic suffering via ancillaries; child death reported.
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