Summary
HER RISE TO POWER, PAID IN BLOOD
Òdòdó’s home city of Timbuktu has been conquered by the warrior king of Yorùbáland. Under their new oppressive ruler, conditions for Òdòdó and the other women in her ostracised blacksmith guild grow even worse.
Then Òdòdó is abducted and whisked across the Sahara to the capital city of Ṣàngótẹ̀, where she is shocked to discover that her kidnapper – the apparent vagrant who had visited her guild just days prior – is none other t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837862290 |
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| ISBN-10: | 183786229X |
| Author: | O.O. Sangoyomi |
| Publisher: | Rebellion Publishing Ltd. |
| Imprint: | Solaris |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 274g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 22mm |
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“Mixing political intrigue and slow corruption with a captivating heroine and gorgeously rendered setting, Sangoyomi delivers an incisive examination of gender, temptation, and the lengths people will go to hold power—a magnificent debut!” — Vaishnavi Patel, New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi
“With sweeping romance, an incredible setting, and a heroine who will stop at nothing to have the life she deserves, Masquerade is a triumphant blend of history and folklore that will keep you glued to the page.” — Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
“A bewitching, thrilling and vibrant novel that had me enthralled with every twist and turn.” - Jennifer Saint, New York Times bestselling author of Ariadne
“Richly detailed worldbuilding and inspiration from the Persephone myth all lend to a layered, immersive storyline in Sangoyomi’s debut.” - Library Journal, starred review
“Paints a vibrant picture of the people, the colors, and the sights of the era for the reader. And nothing is better imagined than the character Òdòdó, a female blacksmith by trade…Her growth into a leader is the highlight of the novel.” - Booklist, starred review
About The Author
O.O. Sangoyomi
O.O. Sangoyomi is a Nigerian American author with a penchant for African mythology and history. During a childhood of constantly moving around, she found an anchored home in the fictional worlds of books. Sangoyomi is a recent graduate of Princeton University, where she studied literature.
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