Katabasis - paperback
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A Brilliant Descent into the Underworld of Magic
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang is a brilliant descent into dark academia and analytic magick, following grad student Alice Law into the depths of Hell to chase knowledge, power, and ghosts of the past.
Set in a uniquely imagined Hell, Katabasis invites readers into a world where the rules of life and death are flipped and nothing is what it seems.
Alice Law, a fiercely ambitious grad student, dares to go beyond the veil to bring back a mentor – and claim the legacy she believes is rightfully hers.
With sharp tension between Alice and her academic rival Peter Murdoch, the novel blends intellectual rigor with emotional intensity.
Themes of academic obsession, moral ambiguity, and the cost of genius drive the narrative with relentless pace and depth.
R.F. Kuang's signature style — clever, visceral, and unapologetically bold—delivers a powerful read for fans of literary and speculative fiction alike.
A Journey Through Fire, Rivalry, and Power
Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.
But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.
But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.
That’s if they can agree on anything.
Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?
Critically Acclaimed and Unforgettable
“Katabasis is a formidable, timeless work, destined to be a modern classic.”
— Olivie Blake
“This book is an experience. I envy those who get to read it for the first time.”
— Rebecca Ross
“A witty, gory, harrowing ride.”
— Leigh Bardugo
“Literary super-stardom doesn't seem too far out of her reach now.”
— The Herald
R.F. Kuang continues to dominate the literary fantasy landscape, and Katabasis cements her place among the most powerful voices in the genre today.
For Readers Who Crave the Edge
Katabasis is perfect for readers who love dark academia, morally complex protagonists, and genre-bending fantasy grounded in mythology and philosophy.
Ideal for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Olivie Blake, and Donna Tartt
Recommended for adult readers who appreciate sharp wit, intense character dynamics, and cerebral plots
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang is a brilliant descent into dark academia and analytic magick, following grad student Alice Law into the depths of Hell to chase knowledge, power, and ghosts of the past.
Set in a uniquely imagined Hell, Katabasis invites readers into a world where the rules of life and death are flipped and nothing is what it seems.
Alice Law, a fiercely ambitious grad student, dares to go beyond the veil to bring back a mentor – and claim the legacy she believes is rightfully hers.
With sharp tension between Alice and her academic rival Peter Murdoch, the novel blends intellectual rigor with emotional intensity.
Themes of academic obsession, moral ambiguity, and the cost of genius drive the narrative with relentless pace and depth.
R.F. Kuang's signature style — clever, visceral, and unapologetically bold—delivers a powerful read for fans of literary and speculative fiction alike.
A Journey Through Fire, Rivalry, and Power
Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.
But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.
But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.
That’s if they can agree on anything.
Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?
Critically Acclaimed and Unforgettable
“Katabasis is a formidable, timeless work, destined to be a modern classic.”
— Olivie Blake
“This book is an experience. I envy those who get to read it for the first time.”
— Rebecca Ross
“A witty, gory, harrowing ride.”
— Leigh Bardugo
“Literary super-stardom doesn't seem too far out of her reach now.”
— The Herald
R.F. Kuang continues to dominate the literary fantasy landscape, and Katabasis cements her place among the most powerful voices in the genre today.
For Readers Who Crave the Edge
Katabasis is perfect for readers who love dark academia, morally complex protagonists, and genre-bending fantasy grounded in mythology and philosophy.
Ideal for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Olivie Blake, and Donna Tartt
Recommended for adult readers who appreciate sharp wit, intense character dynamics, and cerebral plots
