Song of Wraiths and Ruin

An instant New York Times bestseller! 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. This New York Times bestseller is 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? "Magic creates a centuries-long divide between peoples in this stunning debut novel inspired by North African and West African folklore. An action-packed tale of injustice, magic, and romance, this novel immerses readers in a thrilling world and narrative reminiscent of Children of Blood and Bone ." ( Publishers Weekly , "An Anti-Racist Children''s and YA Reading List") Don''t miss the second book in this epic duology, A Psalm of Storms and Silence !

Product details

• Authors: Roseanne A Brown, Roseanne A. Brown
• Publisher: Balzer & Bray
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 13
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780062891495
• ISBN: 978-0-06-289149-5
• No. of pages: 480
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 220 mm x 40 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Young people's books from 12 years of age; Africa, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Interest age: from c 12 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Fantasy / Epic *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / Multicultural & Interracial, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: People & Places / Africa *, Children’s / teenage fiction: epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Migration / refugees, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories