Raybearer
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Epic
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Jordan Ifueko
Fans of Sabaa Tahir and Tomi Adeyemi won’t want to miss Raybearer, an instant New York Times bestselling fantasy from breakout YA sensation Jordan Ifueko! Named one of the best books of the year by People magazine, Buzzfeed, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and more! “Dazzling. . . . All hail Raybearer.” —Entertainment Weekly“Brilliantly conceived fantasy.” —People “An exquisitely detailed world.” —PopSugar Nothing is more important than loyalty. But what if you’ve sworn to protect the one you were born to destroy? Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as the Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince’s Council of 11. If she’s picked, she’ll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But the Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: Kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won’t stand by and become someone’s pawn—but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself? With extraordinary world-building and breathtaking prose, Raybearer is the story of loyalty, fate, and the lengths we’re willing to go for the ones we love.
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Author
Jordan Ifueko
Pages
400
Publisher
Abrams
Published Date
2020-08-18
ISBN
1683357191 9781683357193
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"I LOOOOOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!!! Jordan does a great job of using description and culture in a intermingled plot line of mystery and friendship. It was one of those books where you see two potential paths coming and when you get to the fork in the road, you've all of a sudden turned onto a third path that you didn't know existed. It was very interesting and I give a lot of respect to this new author who clearly has an outstanding sense of a good story. I definitely recommend this to any YA reader who likes mystery and a hint of romance. This was a very obvious 5 star book!!! Again, I LOOOOOVED IT!!!!!!"
"POTENTIAL SPOILERS! 3.75 stars.<br/><br/>While this was a great story that ended better than I thought it would, I have several issues with it.<br/><br/>For starters…. Tar is the product of her mother essentially raping a djinn. And then she completely avoids and neglects Tar throughout her childhood out of fear that she would accidentally command her to do something, ruining her chance to have her nephew killed… while simultaneously anointing another child to herself. While it’s meant to be a heartfelt reason, and she seems regretful in their reunion, but she still remained callous and cold until the end.<br/><br/>The depth of the plot revolves around children around 10-11 years old (possibly younger) being groomed to be emotionally and physically connected to the future emperor through a weird blood bond; another child who is emotionally damaged from being abandoned himself by so many “friends”.<br/><br/>The world building was so dense it was hard to stay focused at times. It almost seemed excessive and unnecessary to the plot line, and also repetitive. <br/><br/>I would still recommend the book to others because it was overall a great read and it’s still a highly favored book already."
"I literally could not put it down. Every second of free time I had, I was reading it. The world and characters are so intriguing! I was completely enthralled with the magic and the story line. I absolutely cannot wait for book 2! Jordan Ifueko has such a way with words that I was transported every time I opened the book. Nothing but high praise and affection for this book and it's author"
"Young people coming into their powers and overcoming house it's always been done, challenging oppressive governments and parents to find themselves, since mysteries and hopefully save the world"
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