Book Overview
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.
"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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1419739824
ISBN13:9781419739828
Release Date:August 2020
Publisher:Harry N. Abrams
Length:368 Pages
Weight:1.33 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"
Age Range:14 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 9 to 12
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Ella Enchanted, But Better
Published by thebookcryptid , 10 days ago
I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to read this, but that's how I am, always late to the party. I'm excited to read Redemptor after this, with the hopes that Raybearer will have adequately adjusted me to a story that's higher fantasy than what I usually read (I'm more of a casual fantasy, low stakes kinda girl).
I feel like this review is lacking, but I don't even know what to say. I had an awesome time reading this while I did a ton of brain numbing data entry and customer communication today. I enjoyed the world building, learning about the different realms, "watching" the council as they grew up and explored their powers and the world around them. Plus Tarisai's relationship with The Lady? Ouch. Yikes. I felt that a little too deeply. Also faeries and giant leopards?????? What's not to like!
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