Dune: Prophecy review a bracingly different sci-fi dominated by women at every level

The Sisterhood's mission is to nurture future leaders capable of saving humanity, aiming to transform impulsive young women into sage figures who can govern planets.

Set two generations after a devastating war, 'Dune: Prophecy' explores the ascension of Valya Harkonnen, the Sisterhood's anointed leader, amidst political strife in the Imperium.

'Dune: Prophecy' is notable for its nearly exclusive female leadership and characters, representing a significant shift in gender dynamics for the genre.'

'Dune: Prophecy' is indirectly inspired by a spin-off book, establishing the Bene Gesserit's foundation story in the context of a looming reckoning for humanity.

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