The Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorofor-Mbachu. 336 pages.
Although the fantasy field of literature is growing by leaps and bounds, this book is unique. The year is 2070 and the setting is West Africa. Fourteen-year-old Ejii has magical powers that she does not understand or is able to control. She leaves home for a journey across the Sahara desert meeting new friends and new creatures. The author has a strong, feminist voice.
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