“There Are Rivers in the Sky” is a mesmerizing novel by Elif Shafak that weaves together three distinct narratives across different time periods, connected by a single droplet of water. The book follows three main characters: Arthur Smyth, a brilliant London researcher in the 1840s; Narin, a young Yazidi girl in 2014 Turkey; and Zaleekhah,…
I read Masquerade shortly after finishing Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Anguish and Anarchy. The use of metaphors drawn from African cosmology and cultural traditions has seen a significant rise in the SFF genre, and seeing how O.O. Sangoyomi incorporates these elements into a work of historical fiction was particularly appealing. In Masquerade, a work of…
We embark on a cosmic journey in Tobi Ogundiran’s “In the Shadow of the Fall,” the first book in the Guardian of the Gods series. ASHAKE finds herself caught in a celestial clash between Yoruba gods, portrayed by formidable acolytes and cosmic forces. To prevent a cosmic catastrophe and the end of the world, she must uncover her strength. The quest for trust and self-discovery begins by unravelling her true identity.
This work will benefit any Christian, regardless of where they are in their faith journey, as well as the proselyte seeking resources for contemplating God and the mysteries of His grace.