An instant New York Times bestseller! The first in a gripping fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction--from debut author Roseanne A. ( Publishers Weekly , An Anti-Racist Children\'s and YA Reading List) Don\'t miss the second book in this epic duology, A Psalm of Storms and Silence !.
An action-packed tale of injustice, magic, and romance, this novel immerses readers in a thrilling world and narrative reminiscent of Children of Blood and Bone .
But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death? Magic creates a centuries-long divide between peoples in this stunning debut novel inspired by North African and West African folklore.
When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other.
And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition. requiring the beating heart of a king. . .
Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic .
Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck.
But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own.
But when a vengeful spirit abducts his younger sister, Nadia, as payment to enter the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal--kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia\'s freedom.
For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran.
This New York Times bestseller is perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Ren�e Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.
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An instant New York Times bestseller! The first in a gripping fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction--from debut author Roseanne A
