Masquerade
by O. O. Sangoyomi
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Pub Date 4 Jul 2024 | Archive Date 28 Jun 2024
Rebellion | Solaris
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Description
HER RISE TO POWER, PAID IN BLOOD
Òdòdó’s home city of Timbuktu has been conquered by the warrior king of Yorùbáland. Under their new oppressive ruler, conditions for Òdòdó and the other women in her ostracised blacksmith guild grow even worse.
Then Òdòdó is abducted and whisked across the Sahara to the capital city of Ṣàngótẹ̀, where she is shocked to discover that her kidnapper – the apparent vagrant who had visited her guild just days prior – is none other than the warrior king himself, and he has chosen her to be his wife.
Òdòdó soars to the very heights of society, and into a world of battle and politics. As tensions with rival states grow, revealing elaborate schemes and hidden enemies, Òdòdó must defy the cruel king she has been forced to wed and reforge the shaky loyalties of the court in her favor, or risk losing everything—including her life.
Loosely based on the myth of Persephone, O.O. Sangoyomi’s Masquerade takes you on a journey of epic power struggles and political intrigue which turn an entire region on its head.
Advance Praise
“A bewitching, thrilling and vibrant novel that had me enthralled with every twist and turn.”
―Jennifer Saint, New York Times bestselling author
“With sweeping romance, an incredible setting, and a heroine who will stop at nothing to have the life she deserves, Masquerade is a triumphant blend of history and folklore that will keep you glued to the page.”
―Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author
“Mixing political intrigue and slow corruption with a captivating heroine and gorgeously rendered setting, Sangoyomi delivers an incisive examination of gender, temptation, and the lengths people will go to hold power―a magnificent debut!”
―Vaishnavi Patel, New York Times bestselling author
“A richly drawn world and tenacious heroine made this utterly transportive debut impossible to put down. I eagerly await any story O.O. Sangoyomi decides to tell next.”
―Genevieve Gornichec, national bestselling author
“Richly detailed worldbuilding and inspiration from the Persephone myth all lend to a layered, immersive storyline in Sangoyomi’s debut.”
―Library Journal, starred review
“[Masquerade] paints a vibrant picture of the people, the colors, and the sights of the era for the reader. And nothing is better imagined than the character Òdòdó, a female blacksmith by trade...Her growth into a leader is the highlight of the novel.”
―Booklist, starred review
Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9781837862276 |
PRICE | £16.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 352 |
Links
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
“Long live the queen”
One of the most incredible debut novels I’ve read in a while. It was so well written and such an original take on a story that’s been used thousands of times.
I think it is important to mention that this is not a traditional love story. After all, it is a retelling of Hades and Persephone’s story, so I thought that was a given from the start. While I was reading, I literally never trusted any of the characters and my emotions were constantly conflicted, but I also thought that was the point. If you get into this book with that in mind, and you’re looking for a complex, strong female character, you will not be disappointed.
I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with the arc!
I was so excited to read Masquerade and so grateful to be given the opportunity to read it early via netgalley. It did not disappoint.
It is written so richly and I felt all the emotions that were being conveyed through Òdòdó. The rage, the betrayal, the power.
I very much enjoyed Òdòdó's character growth throughout the story and was so happy that she ended up where she did at the end.
I highly recommend reading Masquerade.