Furious Heaven
'An entertaining shoot-'em-up, replete with epic starship battles, court intrigue and Machiavellian betrayals' Guardian
Non-stop action, space battles and intrigue abound in the second in a galactic-scale, gender-swapped space opera trilogy inspired by the life of Alexander The Great.
The Republic of Chaonia fleets under the joint command of Princess Sun and her formidable mother, Queen-Marshal Eirene, have defeated and driven out an invading fleet of the Phene Empire, although not without heavy losses. But the Empire remains strong and undeterred. While Chaonia scrambles to rebuild its military, the Empire's rulers are determined to squash Chaonia once and for all by any means necessary.
On the eve of Eirene's bold attack on the rich and populous Karnos System, an unexpected tragedy strikes the republic. Sun must take charge or lose the throne. Will Sun be content with the pragmatic path laid out by her mother for Chaonia's future? Or will she forge her own legend despite all the forces arrayed against her?
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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.
