Citadel, C. M. Alongi
Citadel, C. M. Alongi
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Citadel

Author: C. M. Alongi

Narrator: Emily Lawrence

Unabridged: 14 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/20/2023

Synopsis

In this luminous sci-fi debut, a nonverbal autistic woman refuses to crumble as she stands against a dogmatic society clinging to a centuries-long conflict built on lies.Citadel is the only human city on the alien planet Edalide, ruled by the biweekly tides that bring both deadly danger and much-needed resources. But the drowning waters, constant threat of starvation, and eternal cold aren’t the most dangerous challenge. For the Flooded Forest is ruled by demons: monsters from Hell sent by their vengeful god as penance for their ancestors’ rebellion. To save their souls and return to their former glory, Citadel must kill every single one.Or so they believe.Olivia lost her lover to the demons almost a year ago. But during a scientific expedition, a chance encounter reveals that the demons are sentient—a startling discovery that would get Olivia executed if she exposed it.Driven by the burning need for answers, Olivia embarks on a dangerous journey into the Forest. There, she must face alien monsters, zealous warriors, and the demons of her own past. But change comes slowly, and always with a price…

About C. M. Alongi

C. M. Alongi graduated from Hamline University with a double bachelor’s in history and social justice. She lives in an apartment in the Twin Cities area where she protects her furniture from her roommates’ two evil cats. Citadel was her first full-length novel. She has also written an epic fantasy novella series called the Blackwing Series.

About Emily Lawrence

Emily Lawrence, an actor and writer, is passionate about bringing stories to life. She has narrated more than 425 audiobooks, many of which were USA Today or New York Times bestsellers, and has also worked in film, television, and theater.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kat on June 19, 2013

Originally posted at FanLit: [URL not allowed] Citadel is the second in John Ringo’s TROY RISING series. The first book, Live Free or Die, had an interesting plot that was totally derailed by John Ringo’s intrusive and ugly political views which seem closer to neo-Nazism than an......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on March 23, 2011

Second in the military sci-fi series, Troy Rising, Citadel continues the buildup of the battlemoon, Troy. It won its first battle against the Horvath, now we’ll find out how well it can defend Earth against the Rangorans. I do love Vernon Tyler. He’s the kind of multibillionaire the world wants. More......more

Goodreads review by Dan on October 15, 2022

2018 reread: A really good story, in a very good series.......more

Goodreads review by Libby on May 18, 2015

Not too long ago, I reviewed a novel by John Ringo rather harshly. It deserved it. But I'm crazy-happy to tell you that his latest, Citadel, is a rockin', rollin' good read. It gave me several hours of reading bliss, and you can't hardly ask more than that. For those of you who want hard SF with all......more

Goodreads review by Dan on November 15, 2010

This is more like the good, early John Ringo before he would go on multi-page discourses on the benefits of sadistic sex with 14 year olds (they had been brutalized, so it was OK) or on the wisdom of the Busch Cheney doctrine (we had been brutalized, so it was OK). Instead he takes the conflict down......more

Quotes

“Alongi’s entertaining debut matches familiar SF tropes with strong characters and fascinating worldbuilding…Readers who grew up on Cressida Cowell and Patricia C. Wrede will be especially delighted.” Publishers Weekly

“Refreshing…Citadel is a worthy addition to the alien-world canon, but also a glorious primer on forming alliances to resist tyranny.” Charlie Jane Anders, internationally bestselling author, for the Washington Post

“Alongi’s debut brilliantly raises the profile of the vibrant inner world of a neurodivergent character while never losing sight of the disastrous effects of religious terrorism. This combination makes for a story impossible to put down.” Booklist

Awards

  • Gizmodo Pick
  • Tor.com Pick
  • Book Riot Pick
  • FrightfulHorror.com Pick
  • Kobo Pick
  • Audible Pick
  • Washington Post Pick
  • Minnesota Book Award
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