But survival isn't her only goal; with the powerful Key of Candesce in her hands, she can control the fate of the entire world of Virga, yet something even more pressing is driving her - the all consuming need for revenge. © Karl Schroeder (P) Macmillan Audio. Adventure Space Opera Steampunk. Queen of Candesce has a backdrop that’s simultaneously steampunk and space opera, a complex and believably flawed lead character, and plenty of action and intrigue.” --Interzone “With Queen of Candesce, Karl Schroeder’s Virga saga establishes itself as an SF saga of the same order as LeGuin’s Earthsea series, Asimov’s Robot stories, and Niven’s Ringworld stories.”/5(18). · Schroeder is going more for a rip-roaring tall tale than the imaginative, futuristic brilliance of Lady of Mazes, but similarities remain. Mostly, though, Queen of Candesce is about the brilliant setting and set pieces. Nations consisting of single buildings, filled with craftsmen whose ancestors have occupied the same offices performing the same tasks.
Karl Schroeder; Karl Schroeder (primary author only) Author division. Karl Schroeder is currently considered a "single author." If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Includes. Karl Schroeder is composed of 2 names. You can examine and separate out names. Combine with. Queen of Candesce is the sequel to Sun of Suns, but Schroeder does a great job letting both books stand on their own.I think he's one of the best at writing standalone novels that nonetheless contribute to a larger world. It is useful to remember the events of Sun of Suns since Venera makes frequent reference to them, but Queen of Candesce is thoroughly enjoyable on its own. To celebrate the August, publication of Queen of Candesce, I decided to re-release my first novel as an eBook. To contact me, email karl at kschroeder dot com. Example: The Future of Governance "With Queen of Candesce, [Schroeder].
Queen of Candesce has a backdrop that’s simultaneously steampunk and space opera, a complex and believably flawed lead character, and plenty of action and intrigue.” --Interzone “With Queen of Candesce, Karl Schroeder’s Virga saga establishes itself as an SF saga of the same order as LeGuin’s Earthsea series, Asimov’s Robot stories, and Niven’s Ringworld stories.”. But survival isn't her only goal; with the powerful Key of Candesce in her hands, she can control the fate of the entire world of Virga, yet something even more pressing is driving her - the all consuming need for revenge. © Karl Schroeder (P) Macmillan Audio. Adventure Space Opera Steampunk. Overview. Venera Fanning was last seen falling into nothingness at the end of Sun of Suns. Now, in Queen of Candesce, Venera finds herself plunging through the air between the artificial continents of Virga, far from home and her husband, who may or may not be alive. Landing in the ancient nation of Spyre, Venera encounters new enemies and new friends (or at least convenient allies).
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