The City We Became

An award-winning and New York Times bestselling author, N. K. Jemisin crafts a story about magic, identity, and culture in contemporary New York City! Three people discover that they can sense the heartbreak of the city and see its history through ancient myths. But are these gifts or curses? In Manhattan, a young grad student gets off the train and realizes he doesn't remember who he is, where he's from—or even his own name. He senses no one, but knows it's not good. In the Bronx, a new gallery director discovers strange graffiti all over New York City—beautiful marks that seem to be calling to her personally. And they're not alone: a politician soon finds herself hearing songs emanating from the city itself; beautiful songs pulsing to the beat of her Louboutin heels. Something strange is happening: three people hear cries for help echo through their minds, each one more desperate than the last…