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“Jordan Ifueko creates a bold new world in her debut book.”
Seventeen
“[An] immersive and powerful debut.”
Minneapolis Star Tribune
“The ultimate escapist read…Enthralling.”
Napa Valley Register
“Joniece Abbott-Pratt’s evocative narration skillfully complements Ifueko’s vibrant multilayered fantasy…Abbott-Pratt’s richly expressive characterizations imbue a fascinating cast with warmth and complexity, and her expert delivery evokes the listener’s curiosity at each turn. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award.”
AudioFile
"Raybearer is an
excellent and needed addition to diverse fantasy, and the writing and
characters immediately captivated me.”
BuzzFeed
“I love it when characters are faced with impossible choices. Even better, add magic. I was hooked from page one.”
Electric Literature
“A fresh, phenomenal fantasy that begs readers to revel in its brilliant world.”
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Ifueko’s mesmerizing debut stuns as it weaves a tale of loyalty, fate, destiny, family, and revenge. Moreover, it places a dark skinned heroine front and center, who is beautiful and powerful, deadly and compassionate, and vulnerable and tough, giving YA literature more of the diverse representation teens need.”
Booklist (starred review)
“By crafting a world plagued by imperialism, poverty, and institutionalized misogyny and a mythology that literalizes the power of love, purpose, and sacrifice, Ifueko illustrates the need for social change and inspires readers to fight for it.”
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Completely blown away! Tarisai’s tale set my imagination on fire.”
Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, author of The Dark Fantastic