The City of Dusk

Tara Sim proves herself again to be a talented worldbuilder and detailed storyteller.”―Locus

This dark epic fantasy follows the heirs of four noble houses—each gifted with a divine power—as they form a tenuous alliance to keep their kingdom from descending into a realm-shattering war.

The Four Realms—Life, Death, Light, and Darkness—all converge on the city of dusk. For each realm there is a god, and for each god there is an heir.

But the gods have withdrawn their favor from the once vibrant and thriving city. And without it, all the realms are dying.

Unwilling to stand by and watch the destruction, the four heirs—Risha, a necromancer struggling to keep the peace; Angelica, an elementalist with her eyes set on the throne; Taesia, a shadow-wielding rogue with rebellion in her heart; and Nik, a soldier who struggles to see the light—will sacrifice everything to save the city.

But their defiance will cost them dearly.

Praise for The City of Dusk

“Tara Sim’s adult debut is a glorious tapestry of magic and murderous gods and a perfect entry for anyone looking for a new series starter.”BuzzFeed News

“Lovers of epic, dark fantasies, rejoice! There’s literally a lot here to love at 512 pages, including immersive writing that excellently builds this magical world, badass queer characters, and an interesting plot. Fans of A Darker Shade of Magic and All of Us Villains will want to pick this up sooner rather than later.”―BookRiot

“Through its generous number of perspectives and gorgeous prose, Tara Sim proves herself again to be a talented worldbuilder and detailed storyteller.”―Locus

“A delightful, complex, intimate yet explosive debut adult fantasy novel.” ―Strange Horizons

“Recommended for fans of large scale fantasy sagas with diverse, frequently queer protagonists.” ―Booklist

“Fantasy readers will appreciate Sim’s attempt to create an expansive world in the vein of A Darker Shade of Magic or Gideon the Ninth.…There’s a lot to love here.” ―Kirkus

“A good fantasy, with a cracking ensemble cast and a wonderful world.”Grimdark Magazine