Challenge Corner discussion

The first in an immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction—from debut author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.

For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts Malik’s younger sister, Nadia, as payment into the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal—kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia’s freedom.

But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition.

When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?

Ch 10: (view spoiler)[yikes so much has happened. I wonder who really sent the first assassin? Or if the god guy struck a deal with multiple people? (hide spoiler)]
Ch 20: (view spoiler)[well well. They have to kill each other. Color me intrigued. (hide spoiler)]
Ch 30: (view spoiler)[Omg what?!? (hide spoiler)]
Finished: (view spoiler)[WHAT THE WHAT. WHERE IS BOOK TWO? (hide spoiler)]

I'm so late for this, I'm sorry!! I swear I'm going to get to it ^^

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RESTARTING FEBRUARY 12TH, 2021

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I'm going to start this as soon as I'm done with the audio of Plain Bad Heroines

Ch 10 - (view spoiler)[I don't know who's behind the assassination of her mother but I'm curious. Is he going to win the competition and her hand in mariage? (hide spoiler)]

Ch 20 - (view spoiler)[I feel like her plan to resurrect her mother is going to go wrong. I also love when a MC wins a duel like she did. (hide spoiler)]
Ch 30 - (view spoiler)[Yep, that didn't go to plan (hide spoiler)]
Finished - (view spoiler)[She..killed her sister? And he stabbed himself in the heart but I wasn't even scared he would actually die. So... I wasn't 100% engaged into the story by the end of it but I can see it was a good book nonetheless. Just not a new favorite for me. (hide spoiler)]

oooh imma jump onto this!!

Kelly wrote: "Ch 10 - [spoilers removed]"

Ugh same i want answers!!

I'm at 55%! (view spoiler)[ I am loving this!! I relate so much to Carina with her headaches, but I wish I had a magical cure. Malik with his anxiety is too precious I want to protect him at all costs!! (hide spoiler)]

Fuck Migraines girl

Alaina wrote: "Fuck Migraines girl"

yeap thats where im at today

Ch. 5 (view spoiler)[ Omg a boy having anxiety and panic attacks!! I feel like this is something we almost always see with female characters. I hope Malik will be able to save Nadia, I'm worried for her. (hide spoiler)]

Ch.10 (view spoiler)[ I'm so sad Kestrel died! It felt like Karina and her mom were just about to bond more and become closer. I can't wait for this competition to start. (hide spoiler)]

Ch. 16 (view spoiler)[ Omg I love Afua!! She's so funny. I hope we see her again in the future. I definitely want to know more about nkra and zawenji vs ulraji. (hide spoiler)]

Ch. 25 (view spoiler)[ Well shit that was something!! I loved all the discoveries at the necropolis. I want to know more about The Demon/Faceless king and how he's related to everyone! Also I loved the second trial so much! Malik's magic is so cool and I want more stories about the gods in the world. (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Holy shit!!! What an ending. I can't believe Farid was behind it all. Like!!! Was so surprised. But wow that was such a satisfying ending. I loved how much Hyena had been involved in the shadows. This was an amazing debut. (hide spoiler)]

I just finished this & my review is up! It was good! Can't wait for book 2, will have to have a BR for that one.