Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Older Readers Prize 2022
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The must-read epic fantasy of 2021,as featured on Cosmo,Buzzfeed,BookRiot and Refinery 29.
In this West African-inspired world,girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice,perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.
Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in Otera,a deeply patriarchal ancient kingdom,where a woman's worth is tied to her purity,and she must bleed to prove it. But when Deka bleeds gold - the colour of impurity,of a demon - she faces a consequence worse than death.
She is saved by a mysterious woman who tells Deka of her true nature: she is an Alaki,a near-immortal with exceptional gifts. The stranger offers her a choice: fight for the Emperor,with others just like her,or be destroyed...
Publisher: Usborne Publishing LtdISBN: 9781803704210Number of pages: 416Dimensions: 198 x 130 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther are going to adore this one'- Buzzfeed
'(A) stormingly good debut'- The Observer
'Utterly transporting and on a massive scale,this is the new series you've been searching for'- Stylist
'The first in a fantasy trilogy with battles,betrayals and a search for identity'- S Magazine
'Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy'- Refinery 29
'This is an empowering read that you won't want to put down and that will be enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike'- Press Association
'This story has real credibility and depth. To be enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike'- Irish Examiner
'Namina has been called the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy so this is worth reading'- The Irish News
Namina Forna
Namina Forna is Sierra Leonean American author and screenwriter,best known for the Deathless series.
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