Summary
- WINNER OF THE BRITISH FANTASY AWARD 2025
- FINALIST FOR THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD, CAROL SHIELDS PRIZE AND GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD
- A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR PEOPLE, AUDIBLE, AND INDIE NEXT LIST
‘An immersive, one-of-a-kind story’ - People ‘Bristling with court intrigue and treachery’ - Seattle Times ‘Paints a vibrant picture of the people, the colours, and the sights’ - Booklist ‘A page-turning blend of historical fiction with mythology’ - Kirkus Reviews
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837862290 |
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| ISBN-10: | 183786229X |
| Author: | O.O. Sangoyomi |
| Publisher: | Profile Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Solaris |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 128mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
An immersive, one-of-a-kind story * People *
Bristling with court intrigue and treachery * Seattle Times *
A page-turning blend of historical fiction with a retelling of the story of Hades and Persephone, deftly interweaving West African culture with mythology in a way that keeps a familiar tale feeling fresh and new * Kirkus Reviews *
Richly detailed worldbuilding and inspiration from the Persephone myth all lend to a layered, immersive storyline in Sangoyomi’s debut * Library Journal *
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 *
A historical epic full of political intrigue, corruption, and self-discovery * Paste Magazine *
A bewitching, thrilling and vibrant novel that had me enthralled with every twist and turn – Jennifer Saint, NYT bestselling author
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, NYT bestselling author
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, NYT bestselling author
A richly drawn world and tenacious heroine made this utterly transportive debut impossible to put down. I eagerly await any story O.O. Sangoyomi decides to tell next – Genevieve Gornichec, national bestselling 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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