
Stained Light
Naomi Foyle(Author)
Jo Fletcher Books (Publisher)
Published on 31. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-78206-925-6 (ISBN)
Description
'Foyle has built a fascinating portrait, often reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin in its layered complexity'. The fourth title in Naomi Foyle's critically acclaimed Gaia Chronicle is perfect 'for Hunger Games fans of all ages' says Library Journal. Astra Ordott tried - and failed - to deny her destiny. To cleanse her conscience and save those she loves, she made the ultimate sacrifice, giving up her freedom to hand herself over to the Is-Land authorities. But that was ten years ago, and the conflicts that have branded her a psychotic traitor are just getting hotter. All around her, long-simmering conflicts are beginning to boil over again, Non-Land and Is-Land are further from reunification than ever and the wider world is facing devastating threats both old and new. Outside Astra's fortified Gaian homeland, an infertility crisis is threatening the survival of the human race, while global civilisation's reckless pursuit of rare earth mining is infuriating the ancient spirits of the planet. Astra may have found her voice as a messenger of cosmic harmony - but is anyone listening?
And if she cannot persuade humanity to respect the elemental laws of the universe, will she at least see her life-long personal enemies, Dr Samrod Blesserson and Ahn Orson, face justice on Earth?
And if she cannot persuade humanity to respect the elemental laws of the universe, will she at least see her life-long personal enemies, Dr Samrod Blesserson and Ahn Orson, face justice on Earth?
Reviews / Votes
Perfect for Hunger Games fans of all ages Library Journal 'Rook Song is thoroughly engrossing, with great edge and energy, full of gritty detail and fierce, intelligent characters. It has the joy of an adventure story and the weight of myth, as crafted by a true storyteller' Bidisha on Astra 'Offering plenty of twists and surprises, Rook Song outdoes its predecessor ... Book one was a commentary on how society should live to protect the planet, book two is a comment on how people should prevent international conflict and wars. We can only wait with bated breath to see what book three will campaign for' Starburst Magazine on Rook Song A friend recommended Astra as an invigorating sort of escapism. She was right. My first experience of SF enchanted and stimulated me Dervla Murphy on Astra I enjoyed Astra immensely. The novel's plot is fascinating ... all of it set down in Foyle's smooth and flowing writing style A Fantastical Librarian? on Astra This is excellent Science Fiction and I heartily recommend it ... reminiscent of LeGuin Birmingham SF Group on Astra It's hard-hitting, but it's poignant and incredibly thought-provoking ... Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable Over The Effing Rainbow on Rook Song Foyle has built a fascinating portrait, often reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin in its layered complexity, and threaded it into a fascinating coming of age story. Gripping Love Reading on Astra Slow and beautiful and aching, painting a picture of paradise on Earth so close to being what it pretends to be that it physically hurts Skydancer8 on Astra Rook Song is brave and unexpected ... if you like your SF intelligent and stimulating do yourself a favour and pick up both Astra and Rook Song. You won't regret it Upcoming4.me on Rook Song An intensely deep, complex and thought-provoking narrative. It's a beautiful story, unique and daring Bibliosanctum on Rook Song A beguiling and absorbing sci-fi/fantasy novel ... an uplifting celebration of bodily diversity and an illustration of the 'social model' of disability in action Blind Spot on Rook Song The book promises something even better than a new A Door Into the Ocean ... it is nice to see a science fiction novel ... confronting angst, lust, alienation, and jealousy (and, of course, menstruation and masturbation) head on Strange Horizons on AstraMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quercus Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78206-925-6 (9781782069256)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Naomi Foyle was born in London, grew up in Hong Kong, Liverpool and Canada, and currently lives in Brighton. She spent three years in Korea, teaching English, writing travel journalism and acting in Korean educational television. She is a highly regarded poet and performer.