Moses Ose Utomi

They say there is no water in the City of Lies. They say there are no heroes in the City of Lies. They say there are no friends beyond the City of Lies. But would you believe what they say in the City of Lies? In the City of Lies, they cut out your tongue when you turn thirteen, to...

The Aleke is cruel. The Aleke is clever. The Aleke is coming. Five hundred years after the events of The Lies of the Ajungo, the City of Truth stands as the last remaining free city of the Forever Desert. A bastion of freedom and peace, the city has successfully weathered near-constant attacks from the Cult of Tutu, who have besieged...

Children of Useyi by Moses Ose Utomi explores the thrilling tale of an elite female fighter and her found family of sisters as they battle gods and monsters for their existence. This "action-packed" (Kirkus Reviews) West African-inspired young adult fantasy is the sequel to Daughters of Oduma, perfect for fans of The Gilded Ones and Legendborn. Eat. Dance. Fight for...

Even deserts have a beginning. Even gardens have an end. Even water has a story. The City of a Thousand Stories stands resolute on the edge of the Forever Desert. It is a lush metropolis where water flows into every mouth that thirsts and knowledge sprouts in every mind that craves it. Yet, despite their prosperity, no one can remember...

An elite female fighter must re-enter the competition to protect her found family of younger sisters in this “absorbing, striking” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) young adult fantasy inspired by West African culture, perfect for fans of The Gilded Ones and Creed. Eat. Dance. Fight. This is the life of the girls who compete in the Isle’s elite, all-female fighting sport...