Babel by R.F. Kuang

Title:  Babel  Author:  R.F. Kuang

Review:  Set at Oxford in the 1830s, the story follows Robin Swift, an orphan from Canton who has just recently become a first-year student at the esteemed university. The magic system based off of silver-working and translation is truly imaginative, and the meticulous manner in which Kuang dissects and critiques the structures of power and inequality at the time is absolutely astounding. If you’ve ever enjoyed titles such as The Secret History or Piranesi before, Babel should be the next book on your to-be-read list! 

Review by:  Jo