About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling isolated by societal expectations or is beginning to question the traditional roles and systems they have grown up in. This West African-inspired high fantasy follows sixteen-year-old Deka, who is brutally ostracized by her community when she fails a purity ritual, only to discover her true power and a sisterhood of warriors. It is a deeply empowering but visceral story about reclaiming one's body and agency after trauma. While it deals with intense themes of systemic oppression and violence, it serves as a powerful catalyst for discussions about feminist identity and the courage required to challenge an unjust status quo. It is best suited for older teens due to its depictions of ritualistic violence and survival.
