⚔️ Magic was stolen. Now it's time to bring it back.

In Children of Blood and Bone, Tomi Adeyemi weaves an epic fantasy set in the land of Orïsha, where magic has been stripped away and the maji—those once blessed with power—are oppressed. When young warrior Zélie Adebola discovers she holds the key to restoring magic, she embarks on a dangerous quest alongside her brother and an unexpected ally. With ruthless forces hunting them down, Zélie must fight to protect her people and reclaim what was lost.

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🪞 Two sisters. Two identities. One unforgettable story of race, family, and belonging.

In The Vanishing Half, Brit Bennett tells the powerful story of twin sisters, Desiree and Stella Vignes, who choose very different paths in life. One sister lives in her hometown as a Black woman; the other leaves and passes as white, severing ties with her past. Over the years, their lives unfold in dramatically different ways—until fate brings their daughters together, forcing both families to confront hidden truths.

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🚤 What if Jim, the enslaved companion in Mark Twain's classic, had his own story to tell?

In James, Percival Everett masterfully reimagines The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, now portrayed as a literate and wise man named James. This novel delves deep into themes of identity, freedom, and the complexities of racial dynamics in 19th-century America. Everett's narrative challenges traditional portrayals, offering a fresh lens on a classic tale.​

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