A Psalm of Storms and Silence
Readers rate it 4.1 (24 on Hardcover)
545 pages · Released Nov 2, 2021 · HarperCollins
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This is the second book in an acclaimed West African-inspired fantasy duology with strong character development and romantic themes. While it offers meaningful positive messages about trust, sacrifice, and love, it contains significant content warnings including a suicide attempt, self-harm, and graphic violence tied to a coup and magical conflict. The LGBTQ+ themes are present but not central to the plot. Best suited for mature teens comfortable with darker fantasy and emotional trauma.
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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 violen... 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.
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- Young Adult Fiction
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Adventurous
- mysterious
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Science Fiction
- LGBTQ
- Suicide attempt
- Self harm
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