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Praise for Blood Scion: "A compelling story of magic, survival and revenge, with a complex heroine at its center worth rooting for. An explosive, powerful debut. Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times & international bestselling author oftheCaravalseries andOnce Upon ABroken Heart Falaye expertly walks the line between showing the ultra-violent reality child soldiers face while giving room for their humanity and innocence to shine. Equal parts soaring fantasy, heart-pounding action, and bloody social commentary,Blood Scionis a triumph of a book. Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author ofA Song of Wraiths and Ruin A thrilling debut fantasy! Falaye creates an intricately woven world that draws beautifully on Yoruba-Nigerian mythology, with a fast-paced, heart thumping plot that will have you rooting for Sloane and her friends to not only survive but get the justicethey deserve! This story is full of heart, resilience, and magic that will pull you in from the very first page and have you thirsting for more by the end." Kat Cho, international bestselling author ofWicked FoxandVicious Spirits. Blood Scionis a dark, masterful indictment of the casualties of self in the brutal fight for the right to exist. This unflinching masterpiece is twisty, raw, and impossible to put down. Fans ofAn Ember In The AshesandThe Hunger Gameshave found their next obsession. J.Elle,New York Timesbestselling author ofWings of Ebony. Brilliant and brutal,Blood Scionkept me up all night with its page turning action, complex characters, and shocking twists. Falaye is fearless, her prose addictive, and Imdyingfor the sequel! Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author ofThe Last Namsara This epic fantasy debut, inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian mythology, reminds readers that sometimes monsters are not born, they are made fast-paced and engaging. Booklist "An epic tale of ancient magic based in Nigerian mythology... Falayes harrowing duology opener of survival, sacrifice, and vengeance illustrates the effects of trauma and the strength of love in driving acts potentially heinous and heroic." Publishers Weekly An exciting fantasy infused with the magic of the Orisha pantheon From its gritty social commentary on colonization and imperialism to its depiction of an unforgiving heroine,Blood Sciondemands critical engagement from its readers. Quill & Quire

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Deborah Falaye is a Nigerian Canadian young adult author. She grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, where she spent her time devouring African literature, pestering her grandma for folktales, and tricking her grandfather into watching Passions every night. When she's not writing about fierce black girls with badass magic, she can be found obsessing over all things reality TV. Deborah currently lives in Toronto with her husband and their partner-in-crime Yorkie, Major. Blood Scion is her first novel.