The Broken Kingdoms

Set in the city of Shadow, N. K. Jemisin's debut series explores a world where magic and divine beings coexist secretly beneath the surface. When a blind artist named Oree Shoth offers shelter to a radiant homeless man, she becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving murdered godlings and mysterious powers. As the plot unfolds, Oree faces life-threatening questions about trust and the true nature of the forces battling for control.