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Onyebuchi, Tochi
2 Reviews
(4)
YA
Sin-eater Taj and mage Aliya (Beasts Made of Night) are on the run. They must make allies and achieve a deeper understanding of their respective powers before they can confront wicked Queen Karima--and Taj's best friend Bo, who is in her thrall. Though somewhat repetitively plotted, this second volume builds on the intriguing world-building and original mythology of its predecessor and brings the story to a satisfying end.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(3)
YA
Taj and his fellow sin-eaters, or "aki," fight and consume sin-beasts to absolve others' transgressions. But the young aki are impoverished outcasts with lives shortened by the sins they shoulder. A coveted sin-eating position in the palace forces Taj to choose between living in luxury or working to improve the circumstances of all aki. Onyebuchi introduces a compellingly built, Nigerian-inspired fantastical world and a tough but compassionate protagonist.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
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