"Too Like the Lightning" is a science fiction novel by Ada Palmer that is set in a futuristic world where gender and nationality have been abolished, and society is divided into different groups based on their belief systems. The story follows Mycroft Canner, a criminal who has been sentenced to work as a servant, and Bridger, a young boy with the ability to make inanimate objects come to life. As Mycroft navigates the complexities of society and tries to uncover a mysterious conspiracy, the novel delves into themes of power, morality, and the consequences of technology. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of a future society and the challenges it faces.