Raybearer
Joniece Abbott-Pratt
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Description
The epic debut YA fantasy from an incredible new talent--perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi and Sabaa Tahir
Nothing is more important than loyalty. But what if you've sworn to protect the one you were born to destroy?
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 Eleven. 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?
With extraordinary world-building and breathtaking prose, Raybearer is the story of loyalty, fate, and the lengths we're willing to go for the ones we love.
Product Details
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
| Publish Date | August 18, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  CD-Audio |
| EAN/UPC | 9781094149172 |
| Dimensions | 5.7 X 5.8 X 1.1 inches | 0.5 pounds |
About the Author
Jordan Ifueko grew up under a blanket fort, eating fried plantains, and reading comic books. Eventually, she switched the comics for a tea-stained notebook. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, David, and their collection of Black Panther Funko Pops.
With an MFA in acting from the University of Iowa, Joniece Abbott-Pratt has performed on regional theater stages across the country, including the Public Theater in New York City. She has also appeared on numerous television shows, including The Good Fight, Law and Order: SVU, Luke Cage, and Orange Is the New Black.
Reviews
"Jordan Ifueko creates a bold new world in her debut book."
-- "Seventeen""I love it when characters are faced with impossible choices. Even better, add magic. I was hooked from page one."
-- "Electric Literature"Raybearer is an excellent and needed addition to diverse fantasy, and the writing and characters immediately captivated me."
-- "BuzzFeed""By crafting a world plagued by imperialism, poverty, and institutionalized misogyny and a mythology that literalizes the power of love, purpose, and sacrifice, Ifueko illustrates the need for social change and inspires readers to fight for it."
-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)""Ifueko's mesmerizing debut stuns as it weaves a tale of loyalty, fate, destiny, family, and revenge. Moreover, it places a dark skinned heroine front and center, who is beautiful and powerful, deadly and compassionate, and vulnerable and tough, giving YA literature more of the diverse representation teens need."
-- "Booklist (starred review)""A fresh, phenomenal fantasy that begs readers to revel in its brilliant world."
-- "Kirkus Reviews (starred review)""Fresh and utterly transportive, Raybearer is a fantastical fight for freedom, family, and justice at all costs."
-- "Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl from Everywhere""Ifueko's world building and prose is nothing short of seductive and I completely adore Tarisai's headstrong, tragic self. This will be a major gem of a release in 2020!"
-- "Jessica Khoury, author of The Forbidden Wish ""Completely blown away! Tarisai's tale set my imagination on fire."
-- "Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, author of The Dark Fantastic"Earn by promoting books
