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Legacy of Orisha (Book 1)
They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. Now we rise.
ZA©lie Adebola remembers when the soil of OrA sha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and ZA©liea�TMs Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving ZA©lie without a mother and her people without hope. Now ZA©lie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, ZA©lie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
Age Range: 14-17 | Grade Level: 9-12 | Lexile Measure: HL670L