Goddess Crown
Goddess Crown by Shade Lapite, published by Candlewick Press in 2023, is a captivating work of young adult fiction that immerses readers in the vibrant kingdom of Galla. This 288-page novel follows Kalothia, a girl raised in secrecy who must leave her sheltered life in the forest to confront the dangers of the royal court. As she navigates a world filled with power struggles and romantic intrigue, Kalothia’s journey unfolds against a backdrop of lush landscapes and complex societal dynamics.
In this Afro-fantasy, readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of royalty, identity, and the challenges faced by young women. As Kalothia encounters assassins and the treacherous politics of the court on her sixteenth birthday, she is guided by the Goddess to discover her true role in a society marked by danger and intrigue. The story delves into her internal conflicts as she grapples with the choice between loyalty to her country and her burgeoning feelings, making for an engaging exploration of personal and political stakes in a beautifully crafted world.
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In this thrilling Afro-fantasy, the first set in the lush, opulent kingdom of Galla, a girl raised in secret must leave her sheltered rural home for the subtle dangers of the royal court, where she becomes caught up in deadly power struggles and romantic intrigue.
Kalothia has grown up in the shadows of her kingdom, hidden away in the forested East after her parents were outed as enemies of the king. Raised in a woodland idyll by a few kindly adult caretakers, Kalothia can hunt and fish and fend for herself but knows little of the outside world. When assassins attack her home on her sixteenth birthday, she must flee to the king’s court in the West–a beautiful but lethal nest of poison, plots, and danger, overseen by an entrenched patriarchy. Guided by the Goddess herself, can Kalothia navigate this most worldly of places to find her own role? What if she must choose between her country and her heart? Excitement, romance, and a charismatic heroine shine in this first book set in the unforgettable kingdom of Galla.
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