
A Black teen harnesses ancestral magic to protect her community from violence and racism in a thrilling fantasy.
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A Black teen harnesses ancestral magic to protect her community from violence and racism in a thrilling fantasy.
Instant New York Times bestseller! “A remarkable, breathtaking, earthshaking, poetic thrillride.” —Daniel Jo sé Older, New York Times bestselling author of Shadowshaper In this riveting, keenly emotional debut fantasy, a Black teen from Houston has her world upended when she learns about her godly ancestry and must save both the human and god worlds. Perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Tomi Adeyemi, and The Hunger Games! “Make a way out of no way” is just the way of life for Rue. But when her mo...
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Minor romantic interludes; no explicit content depicted.
Frequent violence including gun violence and murder; not overly graphic.
Minor but consistent use of strong language throughout.
References to drugs in the community; not glamorized.
No LGBTQIA+ content depicted.
No religious themes present.
Central fantasy magic tied to ancestry; not occult-framed.
No evidence found in available sources.
Strong themes of racism, colonialism, and police brutality.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Depictions of child abuse, systemic racism, and genocide.
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