A review by sandstar08
Beyond the Empire by K.B. Wagers

5.0

This book, actually this series is PHENOMENAL. I listened to all 3 in audiobook format and I feel it really created a necessary extra dimension that brought the diversity of characters to life. I picked it up because this is the first science fiction novel I've ever seen that features not only a matriarchal society but a Hindu(ish) one at that! It was like I wrote the damn thing. Realistic world building, clever politics, twists that are believable but still shock you, and a heroine that makes a damn fine Empress despite all her protests.