Akata Warrior
Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor is a reprint edition published by Penguin on October 16, 2018, featuring 512 pages in English. This novel continues the journey of Sunny Nwazue, an American-born Nigerian girl who has been inducted into the secret Leopard Society. As she develops her magical abilities, Sunny is tasked with a perilous mission to prevent an impending apocalypse, driven by the formidable masquerade, Ekwensu.
In this installment, readers will find Sunny growing stronger and more determined as she studies under her mentor, Sugar Cream, while unlocking the secrets of her Nsibidi book. Accompanied by her friends from the Leopard Society, Sunny embarks on a journey through both visible and invisible realms to the mysterious town of Osisi, where she faces a climactic battle to save humanity. Akata Warrior intricately weaves elements of fantasy, magical realism, and contemporary themes, set against the backdrop of Nigeria, offering a rich narrative that explores friendship, destiny, and the complexities of her world.
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The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panther’s sister!
“The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read!” —Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Speak
A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. As she began to develop her magical powers, Sunny learned that she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse, brought about by the terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. Now, stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny is studying with her mentor Sugar Cream and struggling to unlock the secrets in her strange Nsibidi book.
Eventually, Sunny knows she must confront her destiny. With the support of her Leopard Society friends, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha, and of her spirit face, Anyanwu, she will travel through worlds both visible and invisible to the mysteries town of Osisi, where she will fight a climactic battle to save humanity.
Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today’s Nigeria with a unique world she creates. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound.
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