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Son of the Storm

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by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
Korey Jackson
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From one of the most exciting new storytellers in epic fantasy, Son of the Storm is a sweeping tale of violent conquest and forgotten magic set in a world inspired by the pre-colonial empires of West Africa.
"Everything I love in a fantasy novel. Damn good stuff!" —Jenn Lyons, author of The Ruin of Kings
In the ancient. city of Bassa, Danso is a clever scholar on the cusp of achieving greatness—only he doesn't want it. Instead, he prefers to chase forbidden stories about what lies outside the city walls. The Bassai elite claim there is nothing of interest. The city's immigrants are sworn to secrecy.
But when Danso stumbles across a warrior wielding magic that shouldn't exist, he's put on a collision course with Bassa's darkest secrets. Drawn into the city's hidden history, he sets out on a journey beyond its borders. And the chaos left in the wake of his discovery threatens to destroy the empire.
Praise for Son of the Storm:
"With an intricate and irresistible plot, Okungbowa weaves a vibrant tale of betrayal, intrigue, and revolution." Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song
"A thrilling, fantastical adventure that introduces a beguiling new world . . . and then rips apart everything you think you know." —S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass
The Nameless Republic
Son of the Storm

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Nameless Republic

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    May 11, 2021

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781549134043
      • File size: 511904 KB
      • Duration: 17:46:27

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from May 1, 2021

      The Bassani Empire is dying, but its citizens have been brainwashed for centuries to believe that their empire is so mighty that it could never fall. A threat to their power arises, in the form of a young scholar who cannot restrain his curiosity about a woman with magical power whose existence flies in the face of all his teachings. He is exiled and pursued to corners of the known world, only to learn that nothing he believed he knew bears much resemblance to any truth. The collision course of the characters, on their separate paths, sets them on roads that lead to power and destruction. This story has its roots in West African history and mythology, to which Okungbowa adds a coming-of-age odyssey. VERDICT Highly recommended for fans of epic fantasy based on non-European mythologies, like The Black Sun, by Rebecca Roanhorse; readers who enjoy protagonists on troubled journeys, like in Jenn Lyons's The House of Always; or anyone who likes to chew on stories with complex shenanigans.--Marlene Harris, Reading Reality, LLC, Duluth, GA

      Copyright 2021 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      May 1, 2021
      Scholar Danso stumbles on a mysterious codex that holds the secret of ibor, a mineral that allows some users to wield powerful magic of possession, elemental control, and more. But despite his attempts to copy and study the codex, he is swiftly silenced by the leadership of the great city of Bassa. He finds that he can't let his questions go, even as the harsh social and familial norms of his world weigh him down. So when Lilong, a skin-changing warrior from the Nameless Islands, appears injured and hiding in his barn, Danso begins to wonder just how much Bassa's elite are hiding. The pacing of Okungbowa's novel can be shaky, the narrative slowing much more than it has to. But Son of the Storm has a strong core in its vivid world building of ibor, magic, and folkloric creatures. Most of all, the story is powered forward through Esheme, Danso's intended, a calculating, cold woman with a fierce thirst for power, and her meteoric rise that begins when she discovers the secrets of ibor.

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      This fantasy audiobook benefits from the storytelling talents of narrator Korey Jackson. He takes listeners on a magic-infused journey with a compelling cast of characters as they challenge the status quo in an ancient city called Bassa, which is reminiscent of early cultures in West Africa. Danso, an academic, has a thirst for knowledge that leads him beyond Bassa's borders, seeking answers that might save the empire. Jackson delivers the story in a warm, friendly tone. His crisp diction emphasizes the characters' impassioned dialogue. The story is a fun mix of elements--systems of magic, Bassan politics, and other cultural details. This is a great find for listeners who are craving more diversity in the fantasy genre. N.H. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

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  • English

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