Eragonmeets African mythology in a kingdom where dragon gods rule the earth and skyuntil the gods are betrayed, and one girl embarks on a journey to save the world from war and ruin. From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofSkin of the Sea.

The people are calling . . .
And the gods will answer.

Moremi has only ever known peace in the Kingdom of Kwa, thanks to the two dragon gods keeping an unspeakable evil at bay. But when the king tries to claim the gods power for himself, it all goes dreadfully wrong. The great dragons are injured and flee . . . and the worlds darkest shadows are released.

Suddenly, Kwas ancient tales of monsters become all too real. Yet as death comes for those around her, Moremi somehow finds herself magically connected tobothdragon godsa feat that should be impossible.

Now, Moremi is Kwas only hope for restoring the gods to full strength. But will Jagun, the mysterious prince, let her anywhere near the dragons? And how does her childhood friend, Nox, feel about it all? It may not matter in the end, because if Moremi fails her quest, then she risks the earth caving in and the sky crumbling down.

Story Locale:Second-world fantasy, set in the African-inspired Kingdom of Kwa

Series Overview:A sequel is signed up for Spring 2027.