Raybearer: The New York Times bestseller, soon to be a major Netflix series
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By Jordan Ifueko
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The epic and phenomenal West-African inspired New York Times bestselling YA fantasy from an incredible new talent.
‘Only one thing is more powerful than a wish, and that is a purpose.’
Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince’s Council of Eleven. If she’s picked, she’ll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But The Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust.
Tarisai won’t stand by and become someone’s pawn – but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself?
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This is a wonderfully fresh YA fantasy from debut author Jordan Ifueko, exploring oppression, power, gender discrimination, empire and so much more! Ifueko's world building is epic - Aritsar is a continent encompassing many countries and cultures, all based on African folklore (and beyond). Tarisai, our protagonist, is a powerful character full of human flaws, imperfections and beauty, and her journey to making her own choices in a world dominated for centuries by the Aritsar empire is captured in exceptionally lyrical prose, with plenty of action and adventure. I recommend everyone should try this book.
A captivating read (I had to rush out and buy the second book) with characters you can love and hate as you follow a story of self discovery and friendship.
