by Tomi Adeyemi
First published 2020
Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. That was before the ruthless king ordered the extermination of her people's magical abilities. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and defeat the monarchy. Aided by a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit the crown prince, who will stop at nothing to destroy all remnants of her people's power. With time running out, can Zélie restore Orïsha's magic before it's too late?
Genres: adventure, fantasy, magic, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
192 pages · Hardcover · Henry Holt and Co.