The Wind on Her Tongue: A Novel

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In this lyrical and stirring companion to the spellbinding (Harpers Bazaar) Shallow Waters, Oyathe Yoruban deity of the weatheris brought to life during 1870s America. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Sun.

Born in Cuba after her mother Yemayas adventures in the New World, Oya has inherited otherworldly powers from her Yoruba Orisha lineage. While Yemaya is known for her healing abilities, Oyas influence over the storm proves to be destructive, posing a threat to her mother and the islands safety.

Sent to New Orleans to study under Marie Laveau, the Queen of Voodoo, Oya begins a journey across the still young America, encountering a myriad of historical figures, including Mary Ellen Pleasant, Jesse James, Lew Hing, and more.

As Oya navigates the landscapes of racism, colorism, and classism, she grapples with her own identity and powers, striving to find her place in a fraught and complex society. A moving, vivid exploration of resilience, heritage, and the enduring spirit of a young woman coming into her own, The Wind on Her Tongue transports you to a world where magic and reality intertwine.

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We hold in our bodies the residual effects of powerful Black historical figures being demonized. In The Wind on Her Tongue,Anita redeems their legacy and helps us heal in the present moment through her storytelling. This novel is a profound journey that ultimately helps us remember who we really are.
Dr. Resmaa Menakem,New York Times bestselling author of My Grandmother's Hands
You can feel Kopaczs love for the culture steeped in every line of this novel. The Wind on Her Tongue reimagines difficult parts of our past, giving flowers to many historical Black figures that never got their due.
Mara Brock Akil, showrunner and creator
Everyone right now is looking for who they really are and where they really came from. What Anita is doing in her novels is the work for us: researching and connecting us to all of these bigger concepts of African spirituality. She is making them feel *wink, wink* fictional for us to lean into them and experience them without fear or insecurity about the religions we were taught. She is linking us all closer to our collective truth.
Grace Harry, creative muse, pleasure instigator, and author of The Joy Strategist
Anita's work is nothing short of transformative. As an author, she has an incredible ability to take her readers on a profound journey from point A to point B, leaving them forever changed. If you are seeking a reading experience that goes beyond entertainment and delves into the heart of transformation, Anita's books are a must-read.
Vanessa Standard, bestselling author of Self-Love is Free

Author Bio

Anita Kopacz is an award-winning writer and spiritual advisor. She is the former editor in chief ofHeart & Soul Magazineand managing editor ofBeautyCents Magazine. When she is not writing, you can find her on the dance floor or traveling the world with her children. Anita lives in New York Citywith her family. She is the author ofShallow WatersandThe Wind on Her Tongue.