"Exit West" is a novel that follows the journey of two young lovers, Nadia and Saeed, who are forced to leave their war-torn city through mysterious doors that transport them to different locations around the globe. The couple navigate their relationship while grappling with displacement, loss, and the challenges of adjusting to new cultures. The novel explores themes of migration, identity, love, and the concept of home.

In this military science fiction sequel, an interstellar empire finds itself on the brink of rebellion as a brilliant tactician, believed to be dead, takes over a fleet by possessing the body of a captain. The empire's complex calendar-based technology and societal structure come under threat as the protagonist executes a cunning stratagem to outmaneuver both the empire's tyrannical rulers and the invading alien forces. As the narrative unfolds through the perspectives of various characters, including soldiers and a rogue servitor, the story delves into themes of identity, loyalty, and the intricate dance of warfare and politics in a universe where belief shapes reality.