Redemptor: the sequel to Raybearer

In the conclusion to the New York Times bestselling YA fantasy Raybearer, Tarisai must anoint a council and descend into the Underworld to appease the sinister spirits of the dead and end all future atrocities. She must also learn whether to die for justice or live for it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2021
Publisher: Hot Key Books

The eagerly anticipated and extraordinary West-African-inspired climax to the New York Times bestselling YA fantasy Raybearer is here. For the first time, an Empress Redemptor sits on Aritsar's throne. To appease the malevolent spirits of the deceased, Tarisai must now appoint a council of her own, fully embracing her power as a Raybearer. She must then embark on a perilous descent into the Underworld, a sacrificial act aimed at preventing future atrocities.

Tarisai is resolute in her determination to survive. Or, at least, that's what she claims to her dwindling circle of friends. Months into her unsteady reign as empress, child spirits haunt her, relentlessly demanding retribution for the empire's past sins. With the lives of her loved ones at stake, assassination attempts from unknown quarters, and a charming new stranger she struggles to trust, Tarisai fears the mounting pressure may consume her.

In this final installment of the Raybearer duology, Tarisai must confront a crucial decision: whether to sacrifice her life for justice or to embrace the possibility of living for it. The stakes have never been higher, and the fate of the empire hangs in the balance. Prepare to be captivated by this breathtaking conclusion to the epic Raybearer journey.

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471410130