Tarisai has been raised in isolation at Bhekina House. It’s the home of her mostly-absent mother (The Lady) in the realm of Swana, the second largest region of the vast Arit empire.
Tarisai learns early on that fairies exist and magic is “capricious.” Sneaking off to the savannah one night, she finds that her father is an “alagbato”—a fairy—ensnared so The Lady may have three wishes. First, The Lady demands a stronghold and, second, a child with the alagbato. This child will carry out her third and final wish: this child (Tarisai) will fall in love with the prince of Arit—and kill him.
But Tarisai is strong-willed like her mother, and determined to choose her own path. She has much to learn about her place in the world outside Bhekina House and the politics of a disharmonious empire, but she enjoys the love of good friends and a magical gift from her father. Intrigue, corruption, secrets—and magic—abound.
RAYBEARER is an exceptional fantasy and a pure pleasure to read. It features a strong voice, compelling characters, and intricate world-building. The best thing yet? The second book in the duology, REDEMPTOR, is already out, so no waiting!
--Lynn
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