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In this epic fantasy adventure, Sogolon the Moon Witch steps out of the shadows to tell her side of a story filled with magic, mystery, and danger. As a powerful 177-year-old witch, she recounts her search for a missing boy, revealing secrets that challenge everything readers thought they knew.
A staggering, brilliant masterpiece for adult minds. Unpacking their identity as an ogbanje (an Igbo spirit-born deity) navigating human flesh, gender transitions, and literary success, Emezi delivers a raw, breathtaking look at spiritual survival.
A rich, flavorful tapestry of survival and hope. Moving between Ethiopia and the United States, Hadero’s vibrant prose follows refugees, immigrants, and displaced souls as they fight to belong. Using the universal language of food, these stories offer an intimate look at the culinary traditions that keep families anchored during hard times.
A triumphant debut for a revolutionary heroine! Hidden away in a remote forest for sixteen years, secret royal heir Kalothia is forced to flee to a lethal Western court governed by an oppressive, anti-intellectual patriarchy. Refusing to play the submissive damsel, Kalothia uses her sharp mind and survival instincts to navigate an unmissable web of palace intrigue.
Loyalty is a complicated wing. Two Nigerian sisters are torn apart by a cycle of abuse and a sudden divide in fortune. As Zam enters a world of wealth and Cheta descends into a desperate fight for survival, the novel explores the messy, gray areas of family, class, and the high cost of freedom.