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Loading... A Song of Wraiths and Ruin (edition 2020)by Roseanne A. Brown (Author)
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No current Talk conversations about this book. 1   escapinginpaper | May 18, 2024 |   This is the debut novel of Ghanaian author Roseanne A. Brown, and is the first of a YA fantasy duology based on West African folklore. This is an enemies-to-lovers type romance with the main characters, Malik and Karina, pitted against each other. Malik has been given the quest of killing Karina, crown princess of Ziran, and daughter of the reigning Sultana, by the evil spirit who has kidnapped his little sister. Karina has her own slightly more loopy reasons to need to kill Malik, as she wants to bring her mother back to life after her recent assassination, and the magic requires the beating heart of a king. She decides to marry the winner of the Solstasia competition, thus creating a king she can kill. Can the two of them see their quests through, despite the attraction between them? Malik is portrayed as a gentle person, who suffers anxiety and panic attacks. Karina has always fought against her destiny and bonds, and tries to gain some independence. I enjoyed this book, particularly Malik’s character. I did not fully understand the magic system. I did not completely enjoy the audio-narration either, it seems odd to me in a fantasy with black characters, based on African mythology, that the characters would need American accents rather than African ones. (  ) mimbza | Apr 7, 2024 | I think it’s lovely the book includes content warnings at the beginning. (  ) DestDest | Nov 26, 2023 | pollycallahan | Jul 1, 2023 |  ) ALeighPete | Mar 10, 2023 | no reviews | add a review
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HTML: 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 attractionâ??from debut author Roseanne A. Brown. This New York Times bestseller is perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, RenĂ©e Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir. 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. But when a vengeful spirit abducts his younger sister, Nadia, as payment to enter the city, Malik strikes a fatal dealâ??kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia's freedom. But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition. When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. 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. 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." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List") No library descriptions found. |
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Karina is unlikable - in a likeable way? If that makes any sense. She doesn't follow a typical princess archetype in YA. She's ruthless. Malik on the other hand, has not only very real outward struggles, but suffers from severe anxiety and panic attacks. The two were a very interesting combo together. I liked their romance, though it kinda took the backseat in the story. Overall, though, I was mesmerized by the lore and what might happen next. (