Unconquerable Sun
"Non-stop action! Space battles! Intrigue! This is the kind of space opera that I love best - but Elliott does it even better." - New York Times bestselling author Ann Leckie
New York Times bestselling author Kate Elliott brings us a thrilling new science fiction adventure set in a rich universe full of political intrigue with Unconquerable Sun.
GENDER-SPUN ALEXANDER THE GREAT ON AN INTERSTELLAR SCALE
Princess Sun has finally come of age.
Growing up in the shadow of her mother, Eirene, has been no easy task. The legendary queen-marshal did what everyone thought impossible: expel the invaders and build Chaonia into a magnificent republic, one to be respected - and feared.
But the cutthroat ambassador corps and conniving noble houses have never ceased to scheme - and they have plans that need Sun to be removed as heir, or better yet, dead.
To survive, the princess must rely on her wits and companions: her biggest rival, her secret lover, and a dangerous prisoner of war.
Take the brilliance and cunning courage of Princess Leia - add in a dazzling futuristic setting where pop culture and propaganda are one and the same - and hold on tight:
This is the space opera you've been waiting for.
Readers also enjoyed
Kate Elliott
Few fantasy authors conjure worlds as vast, as lived-in, or as emotionally resonant as Kate Elliott. Her stories don't just transport readers—they immerse them, body and soul, into realms shaped by history, culture, and the complexities of power. With a career spanning decades and genres, Elliott has carved a unique space in speculative fiction by weaving epic narratives that are as intellectually rich as they are emotionally gripping.
What sets her apart is not only her sweeping world-building, but the way she grounds it in human experience. Whether she’s charting dynastic struggles in the Crown of Stars series, redefining epic fantasy with the Spiritwalker Trilogy, or exploring the intersections of gender, colonialism, and resistance in Unconquerable Sun, Elliott brings a rare depth to every page. Her characters—especially her fiercely determined women—push against the boundaries of their worlds with strength, vulnerability, and defiance.
The Sun Chronicles
In The Sun Chronicles, the bones of empire are not just built from politics and war—but from legacy, defiance, and the quiet rebellions that ignite under pressure. This science fantasy epic doesn’t just orbit distant stars; it burns with the heat of ambition, betrayal, and power reclaimed.
Set in a galaxy where dynasties rule with myth-wrapped authority and bloodlines are currency, the series begins with a single spark: Princess Sun, born of military brilliance and royal expectation, chooses not to be a symbol but a force in her own right. Drawing inspiration from both classical epics and space opera, the story blends sweeping military campaigns, fierce personal loyalties, and razor-sharp intrigue into something both timeless and refreshingly subversive.
The Sun Chronicles consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
