The Place Beyond Her Dreams
The Place Beyond Her Dreams by Oby Aligwekwe, published by Eclat Books on March 16, 2021, is a Young Adult fiction novel that explores themes of choice, happiness, and personal transformation. This edition spans 286 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Ona, who, after the sudden death of her grandfather, is transported to the mystical realm of Luenah, where she discovers her unique spiritual gifts and the complexities of her desires.
Readers will find a narrative set against the backdrop of two warring towns, enriched by West African heritage and spiritual beliefs. As Ona navigates her journey, she faces challenges that test her courage and resolve, particularly as she confronts the dangers posed by those who love her. The interplay of magical realism and coming-of-age elements invites readers to reflect on the nature of dreams and the sacrifices required to achieve them.
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“We are most courageous at our weakest; when we believe we have faced what we fear the most and have nothing more to lose.”
Set against the backdrop of two warring towns, Oby Aligwekwe’s Young Adult debut-told from the viewpoint of her main character-is inspired by her West African heritage, fables, and spiritual beliefs. Ona’s journey reveals the power of choice, the true source of happiness, and, most importantly, the transformation one must go through to realize and eventually occupy their purpose.
At the sudden death of her grandfather, Ona’s pain transports her to mystical Luenah-a place of infinite possibilities, free of turf wars and other ills that plague the earthly dimension she lives in. In Luenah, where her grandfather awaits her, Ona learns she is an Eri, one bestowed with unique intuitive and spiritual gifts passed down from generation-to-generation.
On her eighteenth birthday, she returns to Luenah and is handed a box to deposit her ‘exchange’ for love and happiness-her greatest desires. Burdened by her quest, Ona crosses paths with danger and heartbreak as the two men that love her dearly are viciously pitted against each other. As evil looms, she learns that dreams carry a hefty price, and no one is who they seem. Now, she must unmask the villain and save the one she loves, even at the risk of losing everything she holds dear.
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