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Raybearer

The epic and phenomenal New York Times bestselling fantasy

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Raybearer

By: Jordan Ifueko
Narrated by: Weruche Opia
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The epic and phenomenal West-African inspired New York Times bestselling fantasy from an incredible new talent.

'Only one thing is more powerful than a wish, and that is a purpose.'

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 Eleven. 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? Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Royalty
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Critic Reviews

Fresh and utterly transportative, Raybearer is a fantastical fight for freedom, family and justice at all costs (Heidi Heilig)
A fresh, phenomenal fantasy that begs readers to revel in its brilliant world
The prose is effortless and poetic from the very first sentence. Ifueko's mesmersing debut stuns as it weaves a tale of loyalty, fate, destiny, family, and revenge
A stunning debut
Ifueko's debut is full of lush world building and detailed, Nigerian-inspired mythology, giving life to a myth of epic proportions and a tale that is bound to stick with readers long after they finish it
All stars
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This book drew me in from start to finish, the worldbuilding is so unique and fascinating, the voice performance was amazing and the story was compelling with interesting and characters you could empathise with. A great audiobook all round!

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The story is vibrant and complex. The people are layered and enchanting and the telling is strong and vulnerable. The motif of music is beautiful and the narrator does an incredible job at bringing it to life. Amazing fantasy book you won’t regret listening to.

Wow. A must read with an incredible narrator.

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