Masquerade
O. O. Sangoyomi
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
Set in a wonderfully reimagined 15th century West Africa, Masquerade is a dazzling, lyrical tale exploring the true cost of one woman's fight for freedom and self-discovery, and the lengths she'll go to secure her future.
"A bewitching, thrilling and vibrant novel that had me enthralled with every twist and turn." --Jennifer Saint, New York Times bestselling author
Product Details
Price
$27.99
$26.03
Publisher
Forge
Publish Date
July 02, 2024
Pages
352
Dimensions
5.6 X 8.9 X 1.4 inches | 0.95 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781250904294
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O.O. SANGOYOMI is a Nigerian American author with a penchant for African mythology and history. During a childhood of constantly moving around within the U.S., she found an anchored home in the fictional worlds of books. Sangoyomi is a graduate of Princeton University, where she studied English and African American Studies. Masquerade is her debut novel.
Reviews
"A bewitching, thrilling and vibrant novel that had me enthralled with every twist and turn."
--Jennifer Saint, New York Times bestselling author
--Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author
"Mixing political intrigue and slow corruption with a captivating heroine and gorgeously rendered setting, Sangoyomi delivers an incisive examination of gender, temptation, and the lengths people will go to hold power--a magnificent debut!"
--Vaishnavi Patel, New York Times bestselling author "A richly drawn world and tenacious heroine made this utterly transportive debut impossible to put down. I eagerly await any story O.O. Sangoyomi decides to tell next."
--Genevieve Gornichec, national bestselling author "An immersive, one-of-a-kind story."
--People Magazine
"Bristling with court intrigue and treachery."
--Seattle Times "A historical epic full of political intrigue, corruption, and self-discovery."
--Paste Magazine "Richly detailed worldbuilding and inspiration from the Persephone myth all lend to a layered, immersive storyline in Sangoyomi's debut."
--Library Journal, starred review "[Masquerade] paints a vibrant picture of the people, the colors, and the sights of the era for the reader. And nothing is better imagined than the character Òdòdó, a female blacksmith by trade...Her growth into a leader is the highlight of the novel."
--Booklist, starred review
"A page-turning blend of historical fiction with a retelling of the story of Hades and Persephone, deftly interweaving West African culture with mythology in a way that keeps a familiar tale feeling fresh and new."
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review