by Ayana Gray
First published 2022
Koffi has rescued the boy she loves, but the cost chains her to the god of death as his servant. She faces an impossible choice between her former life and the full embrace of her magical abilities. Meanwhile, Ekon flees from the ancient brotherhood he turned against. He ventures into the dangerous wilderness of Eshoza, hunting for the girl who saved him while confronting ancestral secrets meant to stay buried. Gods, land, and sea separate the two lovers. Each step apart tests their bond and forces them to question where their true loyalties lie. As Koffi grapples with her divine servitude and Ekon uncovers forbidden truths about his heritage, both must decide what they will sacrifice for love and survival in a world shaped by Pan-African mythology.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Eshoza, Africa
466 pages · Kindle Edition · Penguin