With four starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel, an instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, brings readers into a West African-inspired fantasy world filled with magic, danger, and rebellion. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir, this gripping tale explores themes of power, survival, and defiance.
“They killed my mother.
They took our magic.
They tried to bury us.
Now we rise.”
Zélie Adebola vividly remembers the time when the land of Orïsha was alive with magic. Burners commanded fire, Tiders controlled the sea, and her mother, a powerful Reaper, called forth the souls of the dead. But everything changed the night magic vanished. By the decree of a merciless king, the maji were slaughtered, leaving Zélie orphaned and her people stripped of both their magic and their hope.
Now, Zélie has a rare opportunity to restore magic and challenge the oppressive monarchy. With the aid of a rebellious princess, she must evade the crown prince, a determined enemy who seeks to destroy magic forever.
As Zélie navigates the perils of Orïsha, where deadly snow leoponaires stalk the land and malevolent spirits haunt the waters, she faces an even greater threat—her own burgeoning powers and conflicted emotions toward a sworn foe. In a world on the brink of war, Zélie must rise or watch her people be crushed under the weight of tyranny.
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