By Namina Forna (author) Part of the Gilded series
"This exhilarating West African-inspired fantasy sequel is a bedazzlement of magic, sisterhood, secrets, and high-stakes battles"
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With an opening that couldn’t be more arresting – “Corpses. Each one female and young…They’re mounted on stakes at the mouth of the jungle” – Namina Forna's The Merciless Ones , sequel to her powerful patriarchy-confronting debut, The Gilded Ones, presents a thrilling return to the richly-evoked kingdom of Otera.
Some six months after she freed the Gilded Ones goddesses from imprisonment in the mountains and promised to “fight for all the women of Otera”, Deka is alerted to the rise of a dark power that she and her army must quell, alongside adapting to changes in her own gifts.
Driven by Deka’s fiercely indomitable quest to save the kingdom, gender identity and sexuality are explored alongside themes of feminist empowerment - “Male and female…The mere thought unsettles us. Humans like to sever themselves according to these lines, although they are not so simply sorted…They force them to choose – male, female One or the other."
With a whole lot of snaking twists, betrayals and impossible decisions, this is YA fantasy at its most fire-cracking, and thought-provoking with it.
Discover the gripping sequel to Namina Forna's New York Times bestselling YA fantasy, The Gilded Ones.
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Set in an ancient West African-inspired world, this series is perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.
It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera, and discovered who she really is. But war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera - a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera or if she might be its greatest threat.
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.' - Bookriot
Namina Forna is the author of the epic fantasy YA series The Gilded Ones . Originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa, she moved to the US when she was nine and has been traveling back and forth ever since. Namina loves building fantastical worlds and telling stories with fierce female leads.
She has worked as a writer and producer for film and TV in LA since graduating from the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Namina was a finalist for NBC / Universal Writers on the Verge, a semi-finalist for the Sundance Screenwriting Lab and top 50 in the prestigious Nicholls Screenwriting Fellowship. Namina loves spicy food and witchy-looking cats, and has been known to wear unicorn onesies to the nearest taco truck.
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A gripping sequel to The Gilded Ones, with a wonderful protagonist and many twists and turns.
The Merciless Ones is a book about betrayal, about the power of a few individuals against the many and about the strength one person can hold. It is an amazing follow on from The Gilded Ones , continuing on the story in an addictive and interesting way. The characters are vividly written and they are relatable in their own ways.... Read Full Review
Discover the gripping sequel to Namina Forna's New York Times bestselling YA fantasy, The Gilded Ones. Set in an ancient West African-inspired world, this series is perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Merciless Ones and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
The Merciless Ones features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for Young Adults, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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The Merciless Ones was written by Namina Forna and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd
The Merciless Ones has 477 pages
Yes it is part of Gilded series
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