Part of The Nsibidi Scripts, book 2
First published 2017
Sunny Nwazue has spent a year honing her magical abilities within the secret Leopard Society. The American-born Nigerian girl now trains under her mentor Sugar Cream, wrestling with the cryptic symbols in her Nsibidi book. But her studies carry urgent purpose. She was chosen to stop Ekwensu, a terrifying masquerade threatening to bring about the end of the world. Sunny has grown stronger and more determined since her induction into this hidden magical community. Yet the weight of her destiny presses down on her. She must venture beyond the familiar into both visible and invisible realms. Her journey will take her to the mysterious town of Osisi, where the final confrontation awaits. Sunny won't face this battle alone. Her Leopard Society companions Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha stand ready to help, along with her spirit face, Anyanwu. Together they must navigate between worlds to reach the climactic fight that will determine humanity's fate.
Genres: african-literature, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Leopard Society, Osisi, Nigeria
496 pages · Kindle Edition · Viking Books for Young Readers