Exiled by Iron
Exiled by Iron, authored by Ehigbor Okosun and published by HarperCollins Publishers on October 22, 2024, is a 544-page exploration of Nigerian mythology that serves as the conclusion to the story begun in Forged by Blood. This edition invites readers back into a richly crafted world where magic, romance, and conflict intertwine as the Oluso uprising reaches a critical juncture. The narrative follows Dèmi, who, after accepting Jonas’s proposal to rule as his Queen, faces formidable challenges including social prejudice and the awakening of her iron blood magic.
In this tale, Dèmi’s journey is marked by the looming threat of war and the emergence of a new evil that endangers both the Oluso and Ajè. As she seeks the aid of an ancestral spirit to navigate these dangers, the stakes rise not only for her people but also for her heart, caught between conflicting loyalties and past promises. Readers will find a complex blend of epic fantasy and romance, with themes of sacrifice and unity woven throughout. This edition, presented in English, offers a deep dive into a world where the battles fought are as much about personal connections as they are about the fate of kingdoms.
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The spellbinding conclusion to the international bestseller Forged by Blood delves deeper into Nigerian mythology as the Oluso uprising comes to a head…and the young woman caught in between comes to her breaking point. Return to this highly atmospheric, complex world full of magic and romance and war, in which unity is the goal, blood is the sacrifice, and love is at stake.
The King is dead. The Oluso rebel. War is here.
With the end of Alistair Sorenson’s tyrannical reign, Dèmi has accepted Jonas’s proposal to rule as his Queen with hopes to finally free her people, the magical Oluso. Yet social prejudice, corrupt council members, and the continued distrust of the nonmagical Ajès throughout the kingdom prove seemingly implacable obstacles. To make matters worse, Dèmi struggles to control her newly awakened iron blood magic. As Ekwensi’s rebel army–led in part by Colin, her best friend and one-time lover–become more triumphant in their mission, war seems inevitable.
Before long, a new evil appears that hunts Oluso and Ajè alike, promising desolation on a larger level than ever before. When the failed assassination puts the life of Dèmi’s loved one in danger as well as the future of the Oluso into question, Dèmi embarks on a treacherous journey to find an ancestral spirit whose aid could tip the scales in her favor. Whether her new powers will destroy the kingdom or heal the blood-soaked rifts that have pulled it apart, she does not know.
Beyond the battles of swords and magic, there is the battle for Dèmi’s heart. Jonas–the former enemy prince–has divided loyalties despite his love for Dèmi. And Ekwensi and Colin have every intention of winning her to their side, while a past pledge hangs over Dèmi’s head. Dèmi is caught between the kingdom, her people, and the spirits, and must decide what sacrifices she is willing to make for peace, and whether she can outrun the greatest danger that constantly puts her in peril–her own heart. Only one thing is for certain…
There will be blood.
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