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Raybearer

Jordan Ifueko

Ages 14–18

Readers rate it 4.3 (129 on Hardcover)

432 pages · Released Aug 18, 2020

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Raybearer parent’s guide: what’s inside

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What it offers

A note for parents

Raybearer is a acclaimed YA fantasy with a richly imagined African-inspired world and complex characters grappling with loyalty, agency, and belonging. While the core conflict involves a compulsion to harm someone and there are some emotionally intense moments, violence is not graphic and the story ultimately celebrates choosing one's own path and trust over manipulation. The book rewards resilience, self-determination, and empathy, making it appropriate for mature teens who enjoy character-driven fantasy with substance.

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From the publisher

Fans of Sabaa Tahir and Tomi Adeyemi won’t want to miss Raybearer, an instant New York Times bestselling fantasy from breakout YA sensation Jordan Ifueko! Named one of the best books of the year by People magazine, Buzzfeed, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publis... Fans of Sabaa Tahir and Tomi Adeyemi won’t want to miss Raybearer, an instant New York Times bestselling fantasy from breakout YA sensation Jordan Ifueko! Named one of the best books of the year by People magazine, Buzzfeed, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and more! “Dazzling. . . . All hail Raybearer.” —Entertainment Weekly “Brilliantly conceived fantasy.” —People “An exquisitely detailed world.” —PopSugar Nothing is more important than loyalty. But what if you’ve sworn to protect the one you were born to destroy? Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as the Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince’s Council of 11. If she’s picked, she’ll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But the Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: Kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won’t stand by and become someone’s pawn—but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself? With extraordinary world-building and breathtaking prose, Raybearer is the story of loyalty, fate, and the lengths we’re willing to go for the ones we love.

Shelved under

  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Loveable Characters
  • Diverse Characters
  • Strong Character Development
  • A mix driven
  • Character driven
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Adventurous
  • emotional
  • tense
  • mysterious
  • inspiring

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ISBN 9781683357193 · Abrams

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