kalventure's Review of Raybearer (Raybearer, #1)

by Jordan Ifueko

The epic and phenomenal West-African inspired New York Times bestselling YA 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?

✨ You can read the first chapter over on EW!

THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD, I devoured it! Final review to come shortly.

Pre-order Incentive: preorder a copy and submit your receipt by August 18th, 2020 to receive an enamel pin and signed bookplate (US only, sorry friends).

eARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley for my honest review and does not affect my opinion nor the contents of my review; advanced audiobook provided by LibroFM. Quotations are from an unfinished proof and are subject to change upon final publication.

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Raybearer (Raybearer, #1)

by Jordan Ifueko

Reviewed by kalventure on Aug 15, 2020

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