First published 2024
Ororo Munroe keeps her head down on the streets of Cairo. She hides her blue eyes and covers her white hair with a scarf. Her survival depends on staying invisible. But strange things happen when her emotions spike. Rainstorms appear from nowhere. Mysterious winds blow through the city. These incidents are becoming more frequent, and they draw unwanted attention. The Shadow King notices her growing abilities. This soul-stealing villain begins hunting her through the streets. Ororo must flee Cairo with nowhere safe to go. Something deep inside pulls her across Africa toward answers about her past. As she travels, her powers intensify. The Shadow King closes in behind her. Ororo faces a choice between running forever and accepting what she might become. Her heritage holds secrets that could save or destroy her.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Cairo, Africa
Period: Ancient
304 pages · Library Binding · Random House Books for Young Readers