The Fallen Book

From the immersive and intoxicating world of The Outside, comes the exhilarating sequel from Philip K Dick and Compton Crook Award-nominated author, Ada Hoffmann.

The laws of physics acting on the planet of Jai have been forever upended; its surface completely altered, and its inhabitants permanently changed, causing chaos. Fearing heresy, the artificially intelligent Gods that once ruled the galaxy became the planet’s jailers.

Tiv Hunt, who once trusted these Gods completely, spends her days helping the last remaining survivors of Jai. Everyone is fighting for their freedom and they call out for drastic action from their saviour, Tiv’s girlfriend Yasira. But Yasira has become deeply ill, debilitated by her Outside exposure, and is barely able to breathe, let alone lead a revolution.

Hunted by the Gods and Akavi, the disgraced angel, Yasira and Tiv must delve further than ever before into the maddening mysteries of their fractured planet in order to save - or perhaps even destroy - their fading world.

''Hoffmann confidently layers morality and disability rights into a breezily told adventure that bursts with sheer fun.''
Publishers Weekly

''The Outside is a gripping examination of the battle between good and evil on a grand scale.''
The Guardian

''Deeply embedded in sci-fi history, The Outside reimagines old stories in new, exciting, #ownvoices ways.''
Book Riot

The narrative ramps up the suspense all the way to the climax. It's a strikingly effective one, full of high stakes and high emotions, with a satisfying conclusion and room for more stories to come. Compellingly written, tense, and thrilling, with fascinating (and weird) worldbuilding and brilliant characters, The Outside is a fantastic debut. I can't wait to see what Hoffman does next.
Locus

''Hoffmann's debut is starkly original, and tinged with hints of horror fantasy - truly operatic stuff.''
B&N SciFi & Fantasy Blog

''The Outside is a beautiful, stark reclamation of unknowable horror. Hoffman layers thoughtful worldbuilding and rich prose to build a stunning story of power, ambition and personal agency. I couldn't put The Outside down for fear of what might happen while I was looking away.''
Sarah Gailey, Hugo Award-winning author of River of Teeth

''The Outside is a fresh and mind-bending mix of cosmic horror and space opera, a compelling story that spans from the deeply personal to the vast mysteries of time and space. Unsettling and gorgeous, this is like nothing I have read before and the book I have been longing for without knowing it.''
Karin Tidbeck, award-winning author of Amatka and Jagannath

''The Outside is spooky, high-stakes, mind-bending Science Fiction.''
Kelly Robson, Nebula Award-winning author