Return of the Earth Mother #02: Descendants of the First

Return of the Earth Mother #02: Descendants of the First
Reni K Amayo
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Hardback
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5 Oct 2021 UK
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9781916042964
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Descendants of the First is the thundering sequel to Reni Amayo' s epic YA fantasy, Daughters of Nri. Amayo takes us back to the ancient kingdom of Nri. With the king dead, the reunited twin goddesses must now face mythical beasts, a volatile resurgence of lost gods & unseen enemies as they fight to stop the Nri from succumbing to a looming curse. Deep cracks are forming throughout the kingdom of Nri with whispers of deadly successors lurking beneath the shadows. Despite having the same face, it seems the deepest crack is forming between Naala and Sinai, the reunited twin goddesses, who must put their differences aside as they travel through a broken Nri. Unbeknownst to the girls, their use of the mystical Ndu crystal has awakened mythical beasts and the lost gods, each returning to Nri one by one. One thing is clear, the twins will have to face enemies at every corner of the kingdom. . . one of whom lies hidden amongst those they hold dearest. As ongoing turmoil spreads throughout the kingdom, the daughters of Nri must unmask the true face of their enemy, as they discover that their unique blood has marked them with magic strong enough to restore true peace to the world - a task only they can complete. But with beasts lurking far and wide, will they be able to do so before the kingdom succumbs to its looming curse? Descendants of the First is the thundering sequel to Reni K Amayo' s epic feminist young adult fantasy, Daughters of Nri, lauded as "literary magic" by Buzzfeed and a piece of "Excellent writing, brilliant book. " by best-selling author, Dorothy Koomson.

Return of the Earth Mother #01: Daughters Of Nri
#02: Descendants of the First

"Oh. . . my. . . goddesses! This book is something special. There is so much myth, fantasy and genuinely great storytelling packed into the pages of this novel. Excellent writing, brilliant book. " - Dorothy Koomson, Best-selling author. "From a rich and deep culture, Amayo weaves a world of literary magic. Daughter' s of Nri is a beautifully written novel paving the way for a powerful collection to follow. " - Buzzfeed. "A phenomenal debut from a brilliant writer which kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page. This is a beautiful story full of heritage, passion and bravery that every young black girl should read. " - Black Girl Book Club "With Daughters of Nri, Reni K Amayo conjures a magical world that truly centres black sisterhood. Combining lush prose with a fast-paced plot, this is one read that everyone - but especially black teens - will struggle to put down. " - Alex Sheppard, Author of ' Oh My Gods' . "This book is a love letter to black women. It is beautifully written and its message is so powerful and incredibly important. Every black woman needs to read. We deserve this story. " - WCAN
Reni K Amayo is a British Nigerian author. She attended Imperial College London, where she earned her MEng in Aeronautical Engineering. Reni was born and raised in London to two Nigerian immigrant parents. She has spent many years studying the intricacies of different African and specifically Nigerian, cultures, mythology & anthropology to unearth a rich history that has been obscured and forgotten across the globe. Reni' s debut novel Daughters of Nri is set in ancient Igbo land and follows two twin goddesses who have been separated at birth on their epic journey of self-discovery as they embark on a path back to one another. The book featured in the BBC, Metro and Bustle. Bestselling author, Dorothy Koomson, said that the book "is something special. . . so much myth, fantasy and genuinely great storytelling," whilst Buzzfeed noted, "Amayo weaves a world of literary magic. " Her second novel, Descendants of the First, releases in Spring 2021.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781916042964
Published: 5 Oct 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Onwe Press
Publisher: Onwe Press
Format: Hardback
Pages: 432

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