The Faith of Beasts by James S. A. Corey
The Faith of Beasts by James S. A. Corey is the second volume in The Captive’s War science-fiction trilogy. It follows human captives caught in the Carryx empire’s conflict, with a hidden agent working against the empire.
At a glance
- Second volume in The Captive’s War trilogy, following The Mercy of Gods.
- The story centres on human captives under the Carryx empire and a covert effort to oppose it.
- A substantial print edition listed at 448 pages.
Reference price: $42.00
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Continues an established science-fiction trilogy, making it a clear pick for readers following the series.
- The premise combines alien empire, human captivity, and resistance with large-scale world-building.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Orbit |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 14 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0316525677 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0316525671 |
| Weight listed | 640 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.95 x 3.63 x 24.08 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes this as the second volume in The Captive’s War. Readers new to the series may want to start with The Mercy of Gods. The listed publication date is April 14 2026.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers who have read The Mercy of Gods and want to continue The Captive’s War.
- Space-opera readers interested in alien empires, human captives, and resistance plots.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a standalone novel or a story outside a continuing trilogy.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and entertaining, with the world-building and continuing story among the reported strengths. Reactions to character development, readability, and pacing are mixed, including comments that the story can start slowly or feel less compelling than the first book. For readers comfortable with a complex series installment, the world-building may be a draw, while those wanting brisk pacing or consistently distinct character arcs may be less satisfied. Aggregate ratings are favourable overall, but do not explain individual readers’ reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as engaging and praise its world-building.
- Some readers say they are looking forward to the next installment.
Mixed feedback
- Customer opinions vary on character development, readability, and pacing.
- Some readers find characters interesting and believable, while others consider them hard to distinguish.
- Some readers praise the pacing, while others say the book starts slowly.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Faith of Beasts a standalone book?
No. The listing identifies it as the second volume in The Captive’s War trilogy. The Mercy of Gods is the first volume.
What is the book about?
Human captives are forced into the Carryx empire’s conflict, while a concealed agent seeks a way to bring the empire down.
How long is the listed edition?
The listing gives a print length of 448 pages.
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