A psalm of storms and silence / Roseanne A. Brown.

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Author:

Brown, Roseanne A., author.

ISBN:

9780062891525

Edition:

First edition.

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2021]

Physical Description:

547 pages : map ; $c 22 cm

Series:

Song of Wraiths and Ruin ; 2

Song of wraiths and ruin ; 2.

Abstract:

A violent coup left Karina without her kingdom or her throne. Now the most wanted person in Sonande, her only hope of reclaiming what is rightfully hers lies in a divine power hidden in the long-lost city of her ancestors. The resurrection of Karina's sister has spiraled the world into chaos, and threatens the hard-won peace Malik has found as Farid's apprentice. Karina herself is the key to restoring balance, but how can Malik regain the trust of someone he once tried to kill? When the fate of everything hangs on a single, horrifying choice, they each must decide what they value most: a power that could transform the world, or a love that could transform their lives. -- adapted from jacket.

Subject Term:

Brothers and sisters -- Juvenile fiction.

Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction.

Princesses -- Juvenile fiction.

Magic -- Juvenile fiction.

Genre:

Fantasy fiction.

Action and adventure fiction.

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Summary

The highly anticipated second--and final--book in the immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore that began with the New York Times bestselling A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, from author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.

Karina lost everything after a violent coup left her without her kingdom or her throne. Now the most wanted person in Sonande, her only hope of reclaiming what is rightfully hers lies in a divine power hidden in the long-lost city of her ancestors.

Meanwhile, the resurrection of Karina's sister has spiraled the world into chaos, with disaster after disaster threatening the hard-won peace Malik has found as Farid's apprentice. When they discover that Karina herself is the key to restoring balance, Malik must use his magic to lure her back to their side. But how do you regain the trust of someone you once tried to kill

As the fabric holding Sonande together begins to tear, Malik and Karina once again find themselves torn between their duties and their desires. And when the fate of everything hangs on a single, horrifying choice, they each must decide what they value most--a power that could transform the world, or a love that could transform their lives.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 9 Up--Karina lost everything--her kingdom, her throne--and her only path to getting it back is the divine power in the long lost city of her ancestors. Consequences from the first novel have thrown Sonande into chaos as disasters rain down upon the fragile peace. With Karina the key to fixing it, Malik will have to find a way to lure the woman he tried to kill back to his side. Despite a heavy dose of miscommunication, Brown's characters continue to shine and her representation of mental health is both dark and respectful. The first entry in this West African folklore--inspired fantasy duology was on a number of anti-racist reading lists in 2020 and is worth having on the shelf. VERDICT An ending that is hopeful rather than strictly happy, this duology is perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir's "An Ember in the Ashes."