Raybearer
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- €9.99
Publisher Description
The epic and phenomenal West-African inspired New York Times bestselling fantasy from an incredible new talent.
'Only one thing is more powerful than a wish, and that is a purpose.'
Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince's Council of Eleven. If she's picked, she'll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But The Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust.
Tarisai won't stand by and become someone's pawn - but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself?
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
What’s more important: A true purpose or a loving family? In her stunning fantasy debut, Jordan Ifueko creates a magical African-influenced world to explore that question. Young scholar-warrior Tarisai has been trained since birth to win a coveted place on the Crown Prince of Aritsar’s Council of 11, a group of advisors united by a cosmic force known as the Ray. Having been raised by a cold, distant mother, Tarisai aches for camaraderie, especially since her magical ability to see people’s memories with a touch has isolated her from those around her. Ifueko builds a remarkably vivid society complete with distinct, fascinating cultures and its own mind-bending supernatural forces. She uses this world to examine an all-too-human experience, as Tarisai struggles in vain to please everyone in her life and still remain true to herself. Raybearer is a thrilling adventure that touches your senses, your mind, and especially your heart.
