Dragonfly Falling is the second science fiction book in the Shadows of the Apt series by Adrian Tchaikovsky.
All heroes must be tested.
The armies of the Wasp Empire are on the move – and the city of Tark will be the first to receive their power.
Salma and Totho prepare for battle, along with their Ant-kinden brothers. And within the walls of Tark, they will face a greater number than anyone has ever seen. The Stenwold Maker predicted this threat, and the Empire’s secret service deemed him too dangerous for life. He will be eliminated and his beloved city of Collegium destroyed. Because if this center of learning is lost, it will override the acmenia of the low domain.
As the Empire’s army continued to advance relentlessly, their young Emperor pursued a different goal, even black. And his success will trigger a yearlong holy lamp.
