Adia Kelbara and the Dark Between
About the Book
The thrilling finale to the fast-paced, witty, and bighearted debut Afrofantasy trilogy that began with Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans, about a twelve-year-old apprentice in the kitchens at the prestigious Academy of Shamans who must ally with a snarky goddess and a knife-wielding warrior to save her kingdom.
Perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and The School for Good and Evil!
Power-hungry god Olark has been banished to the realm of the dead…but Adia Kelbara’s troubles are far from over. When a boy with godlike powers escapes a hidden prison and appears in Zaria, Adia’s world begins to unravel…literally. The powers he carries were stolen from Adia’s mentor, the Alusi Ginikawa, and now the once-powerful goddess is fading from existence. In an effort to save Gini, Adia uncovers a secret project turning humans into vessels for divine power and makes a desperate deal with the dark shamanic mastermind behind the experiments—her own Aunt Ife. But when her choice inadvertently sends her best friend, the ancient warrior girl Thyme, back to the past, it causes a series of timeline-altering events that results in Olark being free once more—and stronger than ever. To set things right, Adia must journey to the mythical land of Imo Mmiri and harness the power of a god. But claiming this power means confronting the same corruption that once destroyed her family—and risking her friends’ lives and her own soul to mend a fractured world.Product Details
Reviews
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “A truly masterful addition to the afrofantasy genre. This immersive fantasy deserves to be on every shelf.” — Booklist (starred review)
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “Adrenaline-fueled action and inventive worldbuilding personify this captivating Afrofantasy, which teems with smartly rendered twists and oodles of hope and heart.” — Publishers Weekly
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “This book is incredible! With a dazzling cast of characters wrapped up in a rich, imaginative afrofantasy world, Adia’s thrilling journey will have you eager to turn the next page!” — B.B. Alston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Amari and the Night Brothers
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “Deep, piercing, and urgent, Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans marries historic heft with the soaring possibilities of magic to tell a spellbinding story of empowerment and liberation. Author Isi Hendrix makes a passion-packed entrance onto the middle grade stage, and readers of all ages will do well to pick up this first entry in a powerful new fantasy series.” — Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series.
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “With heart and humor, Adia Kelbara is a tale of victory for anyone who’s been made to feel ashamed of who they are. Not only does Adia prove that our power can be reclaimed, she takes us on a rollicking fun adventure along the way.” — Graci Kim, New York Times bestselling author of the Gifted Clans trilogy
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “An immersive, funny, clever fantasy with real emotional depth. I couldn’t put it down!” — A.F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “By turns immersive, thrilling, funny, and powerful, Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans will grab readers from the first lines to the breathtaking finale. Readers will fall in love with Adia and root for her fierce quest to right the wrongs done against her people.” — Sylvia Liu, award-winning author of Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE HIGH QUEEN’S TOMB: “Readers will be kept in suspense over who is behind the chaos in Zaria until the very last page. This thrilling sequel to Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans (2023) will have readers excitedly awaiting the final book in Hendrix’s Afrofantasy trilogy.” — Booklist
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE HIGH QUEEN’S TOMB: “Hendrix, using captivating prose and engaging plot lines, reintroduces readers to a protagonist who feels realistically drawn and relatable even though she’s dealing with both the physical and magical realms. A fitting sequel that will keep readers invested in its West African–inspired world and characters. ” — Kirkus Reviews
About the Book
The thrilling finale to the fast-paced, witty, and bighearted debut Afrofantasy trilogy that began with Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans, about a twelve-year-old apprentice in the kitchens at the prestigious Academy of Shamans who must ally with a snarky goddess and a knife-wielding warrior to save her kingdom.
Perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and The School for Good and Evil!
Power-hungry god Olark has been banished to the realm of the dead…but Adia Kelbara’s troubles are far from over. When a boy with godlike powers escapes a hidden prison and appears in Zaria, Adia’s world begins to unravel…literally. The powers he carries were stolen from Adia’s mentor, the Alusi Ginikawa, and now the once-powerful goddess is fading from existence. In an effort to save Gini, Adia uncovers a secret project turning humans into vessels for divine power and makes a desperate deal with the dark shamanic mastermind behind the experiments—her own Aunt Ife. But when her choice inadvertently sends her best friend, the ancient warrior girl Thyme, back to the past, it causes a series of timeline-altering events that results in Olark being free once more—and stronger than ever. To set things right, Adia must journey to the mythical land of Imo Mmiri and harness the power of a god. But claiming this power means confronting the same corruption that once destroyed her family—and risking her friends’ lives and her own soul to mend a fractured world.Product Details
Reviews
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “A truly masterful addition to the afrofantasy genre. This immersive fantasy deserves to be on every shelf.” — Booklist (starred review)
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “Adrenaline-fueled action and inventive worldbuilding personify this captivating Afrofantasy, which teems with smartly rendered twists and oodles of hope and heart.” — Publishers Weekly
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “This book is incredible! With a dazzling cast of characters wrapped up in a rich, imaginative afrofantasy world, Adia’s thrilling journey will have you eager to turn the next page!” — B.B. Alston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Amari and the Night Brothers
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “Deep, piercing, and urgent, Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans marries historic heft with the soaring possibilities of magic to tell a spellbinding story of empowerment and liberation. Author Isi Hendrix makes a passion-packed entrance onto the middle grade stage, and readers of all ages will do well to pick up this first entry in a powerful new fantasy series.” — Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series.
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “With heart and humor, Adia Kelbara is a tale of victory for anyone who’s been made to feel ashamed of who they are. Not only does Adia prove that our power can be reclaimed, she takes us on a rollicking fun adventure along the way.” — Graci Kim, New York Times bestselling author of the Gifted Clans trilogy
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “An immersive, funny, clever fantasy with real emotional depth. I couldn’t put it down!” — A.F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE CIRCLE OF SHAMANS: “By turns immersive, thrilling, funny, and powerful, Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans will grab readers from the first lines to the breathtaking finale. Readers will fall in love with Adia and root for her fierce quest to right the wrongs done against her people.” — Sylvia Liu, award-winning author of Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE HIGH QUEEN’S TOMB: “Readers will be kept in suspense over who is behind the chaos in Zaria until the very last page. This thrilling sequel to Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans (2023) will have readers excitedly awaiting the final book in Hendrix’s Afrofantasy trilogy.” — Booklist
PRAISE FOR ADIA KELBARA AND THE HIGH QUEEN’S TOMB: “Hendrix, using captivating prose and engaging plot lines, reintroduces readers to a protagonist who feels realistically drawn and relatable even though she’s dealing with both the physical and magical realms. A fitting sequel that will keep readers invested in its West African–inspired world and characters. ” — Kirkus Reviews
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