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Synopsis
Born into post-apocalyptic Africa to a mother who was raped after the slaughter of her entire tribe, Onyesonwu is tutored by a shaman and discovers that her magical destiny is to end the genocide of her people.
Who Fears Death: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This novel contains graphic depictions of wartime sexual violence as a central plot element, genocide, and explicit sexual content. The protagonist's origin story involves rape, and the book explores heavy themes of trauma, revenge, and systematic oppression in a post-apocalyptic African setting.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, genocide, graphic violence, mass death, and death of parent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Mature readers will find a powerful story about a young woman discovering her magical abilities and fighting to end the violence against her people.