King of the Rising

A Caribbean-inspired fantasy about 'power, privilege and survival,' King of the Rising is the searing conclusion to the Islands of Blood and Storm series which began with Queen of the Conquered. (K. S. Villoso) A revolution has swept through the islands of Hans Lollik and former slave Loren Jannik has been chosen to lead the survivors in a bid to free the islands forever. But the rebels are running out of food, weapons and options. And as the Fjern inch closer to reclaiming Hans Lollik with every battle, Loren is faced with a choice that could shift the course of the revolution in their favor-or doom it to failure.Islands of Blood and StormQueen of the ConqueredKing of the Rising

"Queen of the Conquered is intricate, powerful, and brilliant, with vivid worldbuilding, compellingly flawed characters, and a plot full of exciting action and creepy twists!"--Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage on Queen of the Conquered, "A brilliant analysis of power and privilege set against an alternately beautiful and brutal background, you will root for Sigourney even as you question both her actions and motives. Searing and painful, Kacen Callender has managed to create a book that will stick with you long after the last page."--Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation on Queen of the Conquered, "A fascinating exploration of how power corrupts and drives a person toward self-betrayal."--Kirkus (starred review) on Queen of the Conquered, "An ambitious, courageous, and unflinching novel that uncovers the rotten core of our colonial heritage and yet also celebrates the fierce resistance and heroic endurance of the most abused and exploited."--Kate Elliott, author of Black Wolves on Queen of the Conquered, "An utterly compelling look at slavery, power, and complicity. Uncomfortable, heart rending, and utterly necessary."--Aliette de Bodard, Nebula Award-winning author on Queen of the Conquered

Kacen Callender was born two days after a hurricane and was first brought home to a house without its roof. After spending their first eighteen years on St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands, Kacen studied Japanese, Fine Arts, and Creative Writing at Sarah Lawrence College and received their MFA from the New School. Kacen is the author of the middle grade novel Hurricane Child and the young adult novel This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story.