Nnedi OkoraforFantasy · Fiction·b. 1974
The Shadow Speaker
Synopsis
In a futuristic West Africa of 2070, fifteen-year-old Ejii, a 'shadow speaker,' witnesses her father's brutal beheading. Driven by grief and a thirst for justice, she embarks on a perilous journey across the Sahara to confront his killer, Jaa. Along the way, Ejii uncovers a deeper purpose for her life and the mystical powers she possesses.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceDeath Of A Parent