Ann Leckie

Ann Leckie is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. She is best known for her debut novel, 'Ancillary Justice', which won the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. Her work often explores themes of identity, consciousness, and artificial intelligence.

Books

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  1. 1. Ancillary Justice

    Cover of 'Ancillary Justice' by Ann Leckie

    The book is a science fiction novel that follows the story of Breq, who was once a powerful starship AI controlling many bodies, but is now trapped in a single human body and driven by a quest for vengeance. Set in a vast interstellar empire where ships and stations are inhabited by ancillary AIs, the narrative explores themes of identity, gender, and colonialism. Breq's journey intertwines with flashbacks to her past experiences as an AI, revealing her complex relationship with a former officer and the events that led to her current mission. As she navigates political intrigue and battles, Breq challenges the empire's rigid structures and seeks to address the injustices within it.

    The 4070th Greatest Book of All Time

  2. 2. Ancillary Sword

    Cover of 'Ancillary Sword' by Ann Leckie

    In this science fiction novel, the protagonist, a former starship AI now housed in a human body, is sent on a mission to secure a star system as a fleet captain. Amidst political intrigue and social unrest, she must navigate complex relationships with her crew and the system's inhabitants while confronting her own identity and the shadowy forces at play within the empire. As she delves deeper into the system's issues, she uncovers a web of secrets that challenge her understanding of justice and her role in the universe.

    The 10602nd Greatest Book of All Time

  3. 3. The Raven Tower

    Cover of 'The Raven Tower' by Ann Leckie

    In this fantasy novel, gods and humans coexist in a world where the divine can directly influence the physical realm, but at a cost. The story unfolds through the eyes of an ancient god, bound to a stone, who watches over the kingdom of Iraden. When the rightful ruler goes missing, a power struggle ensues, and the god's power is invoked by the new ruler in a way that could unravel the very fabric of their existence. Told with a unique narrative voice and structure, the book explores themes of power, loyalty, and the intricate dance between human ambition and the will of the divine.

    The 10620th Greatest Book of All Time

  4. 4. Ancillary Mercy

    Cover of 'Ancillary Mercy' by Ann Leckie

    In the final installment of a science fiction trilogy, the protagonist, a human-form AI once linked to a starship and its ancillary soldiers, continues her quest for vengeance and justice. Now in command of a small ship, she faces the complexities of political intrigue and the challenges of leadership amidst an impending civil war within a vast interstellar empire. With the help of her diverse crew and allies, she confronts the question of what it means to be independent and human while navigating the moral ambiguities of power and the intricacies of personal relationships, all while seeking to secure a future for her home and the people she has come to care for.

    The 10683rd Greatest Book of All Time