Red Sword | From The International Booker-Shortlisted Author Of Cursed Bunny

This is a science fiction novel that places a woman at the heart of a brutal, fog-filled battlefield on a disputed world. It explores power, captivity, and the struggle to define who we are when others claim us. Designed for adult readers who relish dense world-building, moral complexity, and translated storytelling, the tone is tense, meditative, and hauntingly hopeful. The reading experience unfolds through sparse, evocative prose that creates a filmic sense of place—military discipline, alien terrain, and a eerie quiet muting the war’s violence. The story-led narrative carries you through a perilous journey of resistance and self-discovery, with a cast of enslaved companions whose fates hinge on choices big and small. Translated by Anton Hur, the voice remains sharp and intimate, balancing immediacy with reflection as the protagonist presses toward truth amid shifting loyalties. The work blends battlefield realism with otherworldly scenery and a history-inspired backdrop, inviting readers to confront questions about who wields power and why. It rewards careful reading with themes that linger long after the final page—identity, agency, and the cost of leadership when mercy is scarce. - Gripping, planet-scale war setting with fog-shrouded landscapes and alien environments - Reluctant-hero journey focused on captivity, resilience, and personal awakening - Sparse, precise prose