or if she might be its greatest threat.THE MERCILESS ONES is the second, thrilling instalment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her.Praise for THE GILDED ONES:'Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy.' - Refinery 29 'The Gilded Ones redefines sisterhood and is sure to leave readers both inspired and ultimately hopeful.' -Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Caraval 'Debut author Namina Forna's created a fierce female protagonist you'll root for and a captivating world that feels so real you can step inside it. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera.

Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. Her debut novel The Gilded Ones was published in February 2021 and quickly entered the New York Times and Indie Bestseller lists. For there is a dark force growing in Otera - a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. Namina Forna (born 9 January 1987) is a Sierra Leonean American author of young adult fiction and a screenwriter. But war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. Set in an ancient West African-inspired world, this unmissable YA fantasy series is perfect for fans of CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE and BLACK PANTHER.'The invention and the tension never flag - an outstanding second book.' Ben Aaronovitch, author of Rivers of London series It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera, and discovered who she really is.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The hotly anticipated, gripping sequel to bestselling YA fantasy THE GILDED ONES.

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