First published 2009
Eff's twin brother has powerful magic, but she was born unlucky as a thirteenth child. On the western frontier, their gifts make them formidable against the monstrous threats encroaching on their settlement. As Eff embraces her Aphrikan abilities, she must confront superstitions, betrayals, and a growing divide between the wild and the settlers.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, fantasy, magic, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Frontier, Western Frontier
Period: 19th Century
344 pages · Paperback · scholastic