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Raybearer

The New York Times bestseller, soon to be a major Netflix series
By Jordan Ifueko
Series: Raybearer
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Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko is a young adult fantasy novel that follows Tarisai, a young woman with a mysterious upbringing, as she is sent to compete for a spot on the Crown Prince’s Council of Eleven. Raised in isolation by a distant mother known as The Lady, Tarisai is torn between her inherent desire to belong and a deadly task imposed on her. As she navigates loyalty, identity, and justice, Tarisai must forge her own path and confront powerful forces to fulfil her destiny.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive fantasy worlds filled with compelling characters and rich cultural inspirations. With its focus on a young protagonist eager to define her own destiny against powerful forces, it offers a thrilling blend of magic, mystery, and adventure. Fans of complex narratives that explore themes of loyalty, identity, and resilience will find much to appreciate in this captivating young adult tale.

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Raybearer

An epic West-African inspired YA fantasy from an incredible new talent.

The epic and phenomenal West-African inspired New York Times bestselling YA fantasy from an incredible new talent.

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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 11. 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?

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Jordan Ifueko's Raybearer is praised for its rich and imaginative world-building, infused with West African-inspired mythology, and its compelling narrative centred on themes of freedom, family, and justice. The debut novel has been acclaimed for its poetic prose and intricate storytelling, striking a balance between epic fantasy and deep moral questions. Readers appreciate its vivid setting and engaging characters, making it a notable entry in the young adult fantasy genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471409271

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 496

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Jordan Ifueko Series: Raybearer Young Adult

About the Author

Jordan Ifueko is a Nigerian American writer who grew up eating fried plantains while reading comic books under a blanket fort. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their collection of Black Panther Funko Pops. Raybearer is her debut novel.

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