City of Iron and Ivy

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Urban FantasyScience FictionSteampunkDystopianComing of AgePolitical IntrigueFantasy WorldMysteryAdventure
Cyberpunk

City of Iron and Ivy

Thomas Kent West

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City of Iron and Ivy unfolds within a sprawling metropolis sharply divided by its very essence: the cold, industrial power of iron structures and the untamed, vital growth represented by ivy. This urban landscape is a battleground of ideologies, where technological advancement and societal order clash with older, perhaps magical, ways of life and the resilience of the downtrodden. The plot kicks off when a young protagonist, likely from the city's overlooked populace, uncovers a dangerous secret that threatens to shatter the city's fragile peace. Pulled into a conflict far larger than themselves, they must learn to navigate the treacherous political currents and hidden dangers that flow beneath the city's gleaming surface, forcing a confrontation with the powerful forces shaping their world. The narrative delves into the personal journey of this protagonist as they evolve, potentially discovering latent abilities or a destiny they never imagined, supported by a diverse cast that reflects the city's stark social contrasts. Central themes explored include the pervasive impact of class disparity, the perpetual tension between innovation and heritage, and the quest for self-discovery in a society rife with division. Readers will find City of Iron and Ivy compelling due to its imaginative world-building, which vividly contrasts mechanized progress with the organic, its intricate plot weaving mystery and adventure, and its exploration of characters striving for agency and truth in a world teetering on the edge of radical transformation.

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Publisher

Grand Central Publishing

Pages

576

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9781538776162

ISBN-10

1538776162

Language

English

Published

2026-04-21