- Blurb -
The first in a gripping fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction-from debut author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renee Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir. For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts his younger sister, Nadia, as payment to enter the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal-kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia' s freedom. But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition. When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death
- Reviews -
"An explosive, stunning fantasy debut. . . Brown' s world building is diverse and brimming with political intrigue, magic, and a burgeoning romance in the best of ways. Notably, Brown uses a lush fantasy backdrop to poignantly discuss real-world issues. " -- ALA Booklist (starred review) "Revitalizing and exciting, Brown' s debut breathes life into ancient but still relevant folk stories. " -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "An action-packed tale of injustice, magic, and romance, this novel immerses readers in a thrilling world and narrative tantamount to that of Children of Blood and Bone. " -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This epic story is brimming with trickster spirits, rich culture, and an organically developing romance that make every twist and turn more interesting than the last. . . . Brown' s novel will easily fit on shelves next to other great West African-inspired fantasies like Adeyemi' s Children of Blood and Bone and Ifueko' s Raybearer, and the ending makes it apparent that Malik and Karina' s story has (thankfully) only just begun. " -- Bulletin of the Center for Children' s Books (starred review) "Will leave readers wanting more. . . . This will appeal to those who love gentle male protagonists, strong female leads, and worlds filled with magic!" -- School Library Journal "A refreshing, immersive debut that should be on every fantasy lover' s shelf, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin introduces a dazzling new talent in Roseanne A. Brown" -- Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken "With the heart-pounding action of Children of Blood and Bone, the magic of Spirited Away, and the twisty alluring intrigue of Game of Thrones, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is a MASTERPIECE. " -- Brittney Morris, author of SLAY "A dazzling debut, sparkling with delicious magic, romance, and intrigue. Brown weaves a story that will sink its teeth into you and won' t let go, even after the last page. " -- Swati Teerdhala, author of The Tiger at Midnight "Set in a world of ancient magic, Brown spins a fantastical tale that is full of heart, adventure, and intrigue. Readers will delight in the lush details of a world and characters so vividly drawn that they leap off the page. " -- Rena Barron, author of Kingdom of Souls
- Author Bio -
Rosanne A. Brown is an immigrant from the West African nation of Ghana and a graduate of the University of Maryland, where she completed the Jimenez-Porter Writers' House program. Her work has been featured by Voice of America, among other outlets. A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is her debut novel. You can visit her online at roseanneabrown. com.
- Full Details -
Status: | Active |
ISBN-13: | 9780062891495 |
Published: | 9 Jul 2020 |
Published In: | United States |
Imprint: | Balzer and Bray |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Format: | Hardback |
Height: | 210mm |
Width: | 140mm |
Spine: | 37mm |
Weight: | 524g |
Pages: | 480 |
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