Description
HER RISE TO POWER, PAID IN BLOOD
Ododo's home city of Timbuktu has been conquered by the warrior king of Yorubaland. Under their new oppressive ruler, conditions for Ododo and the other women in her ostracised blacksmith guild grow even worse.
Then Ododo is abducted and whisked across the Sahara to the capital city of Sangote , where she is shocked to discover that her kidnapper - the apparent vagrant who had visited her guild just days prior - is none other than the warrior king himself, and he has chosen her to be his wife.
Ododo soars to the very heights of society, and into a world of battle and politics. As tensions with rival states grow, revealing elaborate schemes and hidden enemies, Ododo must defy the cruel king she has been forced to wed and reforge the shaky loyalties of the court in her favor, or risk losing everything-including her life.
Loosely based on the myth of Persephone, O.O. Sangoyomi's Masquerade takes you on a journey of epic power struggles and political intrigue which turn an entire region on its head.
About the Author
O.O. Sangoyomi is a Nigerian American author with a penchant for African mythology and history. During a childhood of constantly moving around, she found an anchored home in the fictional worlds of books. Sangoyomi is a recent graduate of Princeton University, where she studied literature.
Reviews
"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 of Kaikeyi
"With sweeping romance, an incredible setting, and a heroine who will stop at nothing to have the life she deserves, Masquerade is a triumphant blend of history and folklore that will keep you glued to the page." - Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
"A bewitching, thrilling and vibrant novel that had me enthralled with every twist and turn." ? Jennifer Saint, New York Times bestselling author of Ariadne
"Richly detailed worldbuilding and inspiration from the Persephone myth all lend to a layered, immersive storyline in Sangoyomi's debut." ? Library Journal, starred review
"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 Ododo, a female blacksmith by trade...Her growth into a leader is the highlight of the novel." ? Booklist, starred review
Book Information
ISBN 9781837862290
Author O. O. Sangoyomi
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Solaris
Publisher Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 22mm
Ododo's home city of Timbuktu has been conquered by the warrior king of Yorubaland. Under their new oppressive ruler, conditions for Ododo and the other women in her ostracised blacksmith guild grow even worse.
Then Ododo is abducted and whisked across the Sahara to the capital city of Sangote , where she is shocked to discover that her kidnapper - the apparent vagrant who had visited her guild just days prior - is none other than the warrior king himself, and he has chosen her to be his wife.
Ododo soars to the very heights of society, and into a world of battle and politics. As tensions with rival states grow, revealing elaborate schemes and hidden enemies, Ododo must defy the cruel king she has been forced to wed and reforge the shaky loyalties of the court in her favor, or risk losing everything-including her life.
Loosely based on the myth of Persephone, O.O. Sangoyomi's Masquerade takes you on a journey of epic power struggles and political intrigue which turn an entire region on its head.
Paperback edition of 2024's dazzling, lyrical tale of one woman's fight for freedom and self-discovery in the Empire of Yorubaland in pre-colonial West Africa.
About the Author
O.O. Sangoyomi is a Nigerian American author with a penchant for African mythology and history. During a childhood of constantly moving around, she found an anchored home in the fictional worlds of books. Sangoyomi is a recent graduate of Princeton University, where she studied literature.
Reviews
"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 of Kaikeyi
"With sweeping romance, an incredible setting, and a heroine who will stop at nothing to have the life she deserves, Masquerade is a triumphant blend of history and folklore that will keep you glued to the page." - Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
"A bewitching, thrilling and vibrant novel that had me enthralled with every twist and turn." ? Jennifer Saint, New York Times bestselling author of Ariadne
"Richly detailed worldbuilding and inspiration from the Persephone myth all lend to a layered, immersive storyline in Sangoyomi's debut." ? Library Journal, starred review
"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 Ododo, a female blacksmith by trade...Her growth into a leader is the highlight of the novel." ? Booklist, starred review
Book Information
ISBN 9781837862290
Author O. O. Sangoyomi
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Solaris
Publisher Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 22mm
