{"product_id":"9781616963804","title":"The Unbalancing","description":"Author: R. B. Lemberg\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781616963804\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Tachyon Publications\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Oct 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this first full-length novel from the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eBirdverse\u003c\/i\u003e, new love blossoms between an impatient starkeeper and a reclusive poet as they try together to save their island home. Nebula, Locus, and Ignyte finalist R. B. Lemberg (\u003ci\u003eThe Four Profound Weaves\u003c\/i\u003e) has crafted a gorgeous tale of the inevitable transformations of communities and their worlds. \u003ci\u003eThe Unbalancing\u003c\/i\u003e is rooted in the mystical cosmology, neurodiversity, and queerness that infuses Lemberg's lyrical prose, which has invited glowing comparisons to N. K. Jemisin, Patricia A. McKillip, and Ursula K. Le Guin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeneath the waters by the islands of Gelle-Geu, a star sleeps restlessly. The celebrated new starkeeper Ranra Kekeri, who is preoccupied by the increasing tremors, confronts the problems left behind by her predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, the poet Ergra Liln, who merely wants to be left alone, is repeatedly asked by their ancestor Sember to take over the starkeeping helm. Sember insists upon telling Liln mysterious tales of the deliverance of the stars by the goddess Bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Ranra and Liln meet, sparks begin to fly. An unforeseen configuration of their magical deepnames illuminates the trouble under the tides. For Ranra and Liln, their story is just beginning; for the people of Gelle-Geu, it may well be too late to save their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Birdverse\u003c\/b\u003e: The Birdverse is the creation of fantasy author R. B. Lemberg. It is a complex, culturally diverse world, with a range of LGBTQIA characters and different family configurations. Named after its deity, Bird, Birdverse shorter works have been nominated for the Nebula, Hugo, Tiptree award, and Rhysling awards. \u003ci\u003eThe Four Profound Weaves\u003c\/i\u003e is the first full-length work set in the Birdverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;An enchanting world of star lore, magic and gender identity with a roster of heartfelt characters.\u0026amp;#x27;\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cb\u003eTlotlo Tsamaase,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Silence of the Wilting Skin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;\u003cb\u003eThe finely wrought first full-length outing into Lemberg's inclusive and lushly folkloric\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirdverse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003euniverse (after the novella\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Four Profound Weaves\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e)...Bittersweet and lovely.\u0026amp;#x27;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833149083806,"sku":"ADS-9781616963804","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781616963804.jpg?v=1778650348","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781616963804","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}