"I couldn't get enough of Kingdom of Souls. Wonderfully written, and full of dark magic and danger, it was a story I couldn't wait to escape into. Highly recommended!" -- Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series "Magnetic and addictive, Kingdom of Souls turns ambition into sacrifice and blood into power. Magic is always worth the price--and the pain--and this book is black girl magic at its finest." -- Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles "Masterful. From start to finish, this magical debut is not to be missed." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Powerful. Captivating.
Heart-wrenching. Rena Barron has crafted a thrilling, twisty, unputdownable epic about a complex, brave young woman who must find the true magic within herself in order to fight for her family, her people, and her life." -- Samira Ahmed, New York Times bestselling author of Love, Hate & Other Filters and Internment "A tough-as-nails protagonist overcomes odds stacked heavily against her in this captivating debut." -- Booklist "Barron's lush prose and boundless imagination enchant the reader with a vivid world, compelling characters, and twists to keep you reading all night. Kingdom of Souls spellbinds with fresh and dazzling magic." -- Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of Frostblood "Set in a lushly drawn and fresh magical world, Kingdom of Souls was a wild, heart-wrenching ride. Every turn took me by surprise, and these unforgettable characters face a complex evil that threatens from both without and within. Readers won't be able to put this one down.
" -- Mindee Arnett, award-winning author of Onyx & Ivory "Lush, captivating, and full of my favorite things: a vivid world, a cast of compelling characters, and a young heroine ready to rise and fearlessly fight for her beliefs. This powerful coming of age story lingers long after the final page." -- Rebecca Ross, author of The Queen's Rising "Crackling with tension, this masterpiece of escalating stakes doesn't pull its punches." -- Rebecca Schaeffer, author of Not Even Bones "Driven by intricate mythology with meddlesome, vengeful gods. Fantasy fans will find a refreshing, beautifully crafted setting in this novel." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.