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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The hotly anticipated, gripping sequel to bestselling YA fantasy THE GILDED ONES. Set in an ancient West African-inspired world, this unmissable YA fantasy series is perfect for fans of CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE and BLACK PANTHER. The invention and the tension never flag - an outstanding second book. Ben Aaronovitch, author of Rivers of London seriesIt's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera, and discovered who she really is... But war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera - a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera... or if she might be its greatest threat. THE MERCILESS ONES is the second, thrilling instalment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fi
Trade ReviewThe invention and the tension never flag - an outstanding second book. * Ben Aaronovitch, author of Rivers of London series *
This action-packed sequel is even more thrilling than the first.-
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Catch up now before Forna's planned trilogy is turned into the next major movie franchise. * E! Online *
This book shimmers like gold. Add it to your library shelves to dazzle voracious readers. * School Library Journal, starred review *
