Dazzling: The shimmering, spellbinding debut novel

Treasure and Ozoemena are two young girls who must sacrifice to get what is theirs in a world that always says no to women. Treasure meets a spirit who promises to bring her father back, but Ozoemena has an itch in the middle of her back that speaks to her patrilineal destiny.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

A stunning debut
I am absolutely captivated by the rich tapestry of African mythology and magic that unfolds in Tracy Chevalier's novel. The story is bursting with energy, color, and visceral detail, transporting readers to a world where magic is a tangible force and mythological creatures roam the streets.

Cherie Jones' novel is a delightful burst of magic and whimsy. It is filled with colorful characters, intricate plotlines, and a sense of wonder that will leave readers feeling transported to a realm where anything is possible. The prose is bright and engaging, and the story is full of heart and humor.

Jennifer Saint's novel is a shining star in the literary world. Her prose is elegant and evocative, and her characters are complex and relatable. The story is a captivating blend of mystery, romance, and adventure, and it will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Kirsty Logan's novel is a feast for the senses. The prose is shimmering and beautiful, and the story is full of mystery and intrigue. The characters are well-developed and memorable, and the plot is paced perfectly. This is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.

Chika Unigwe's novel is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of a young girl who must sacrifice everything to become the thing all other beasts fear. The story is full of action, adventure, and heart, and it will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Treasure and her mother lose everything when Treasure's father dies, and they are forced to live in poverty. Haggling for scraps in the market, Treasure meets a spirit who promises to bring her father back - but she has to do something for him first.

Ozoemena has an itch in the middle of her back that can't be scratched. An itch that speaks to her patrilineal destiny, to defend her people by becoming a leopard. Her father impressed upon her what an honor this was before he vanished, but it's one she couldn't want less.

But as the two girls reckon with their burgeoning wildness and the legacy of their fathers' decisions, Ozoemena's fellow students at her new boarding school start to vanish. Treasure and Ozoemena will face terrible choices as each must ask herself: in a world that always says "no" to women, what must two young girls sacrifice to get what is theirs?

Erudite, original, and beautifully written, Christie Watson's novel is a surprising, explosive, and deeply satisfying read. The story is filled with complex characters, intricate plotlines, and a sense of wonder that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Melissa Fu's novel is a masterful storm of a book. The story is filled with action, adventure, and heart, and the characters are well-developed and memorable. The prose is elegant and evocative, and the plot is paced perfectly. This is a must-read for fans of fantasy and adventure.

Doreen Cunningham's novel is uncanny and affecting in equal measure. The story is filled with mystery and intrigue, and the characters are well-developed and memorable. The prose is elegant and evocative, and the plot is paced perfectly. This is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.

T. L. Huchu's novel is one hell of a book. The story is filled with action, adventure, and heart, and the characters are well-developed and memorable. The prose is elegant and evocative, and the plot is paced perfectly. This is a must-read for fans of science fiction and fantasy.

Meg Clothier's novel is a stunning debut. The story is filled with mystery and intrigue, and the characters are well-developed and memorable. The prose is elegant and evocative, and the plot is paced perfectly. This is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and mystery.

In conclusion, these five novels are a testament to the power of storytelling and the richness of African mythology and magic. Each novel is unique and captivating in its own way, and they will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. If you are a fan of fantasy, adventure, mystery, or romance, these novels are sure to delight and inspire you.

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 165 x 243 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472289643