In the Shadow of the Fall (Guardians of the Gods, 1)
Ashake is despite to hear the orisha. Her desire to become the priestess is as strong as her devotion. But they do not call to her. All her peers have been sent out into the world to serve the orisha, but Ashake remains at the temple. Ashake would speak to them because the orisha would not make her one of the chosen. So, one night, under the baobab trees, Ashake attempted a ritual to trap one of the orisha. But things went wrong, alerting an ancient enemy to her presence. Now, on the run, Ashake flees the only life she ever knew.
In the Shadow of the Fall is an epic fantasy by Tobi Ogundiran. This novella is steeped in West African folklore and mythology. Do not let the length of this book mislead you. Ogundiran crams in an age-old power struggle combined with intense imagery and enough foreshadowing, making this book impossible to put down. Ogundiran’s tale works as a coming-of-age story and a modern-day legend with Yoruban roots. Readers looking to escape from Western tropes will find adventure In the Shadow of the Fall.
Author | Tobi Ogundiran |
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Star Count | 4/5 |
Format | Hard |
Page Count | 160 pages |
Publisher | Tor/Forge |
Publish Date | 23-Jul-2024 |
ISBN | 9781250907967 |
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Issue | July 2024 |
Category | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
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