Chronicles of Ori, Harmonia Rosales
Chronicles of Ori, Harmonia Rosales
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Chronicles of Ori
An African Epic

Author: Harmonia Rosales

Narrator: Délé Ogundiran

Unabridged: 8 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/14/2025


Synopsis

From the acclaimed fine artist Harmonia Rosales, a sweeping retelling of African myth In Chronicles of Ori, her debut book, Harmonia Rosales retells the African myths she has long treasured, crafting an enthralling epic that spans the birth of the universe to the modern world of colonialism and resistance. She writes of the powerful, temperamental deities called the Orishas; of the founding of Yorubaland by the shrewd leader Oduduwa; of the young heroine Eve, born in a time of violence and despair, who would help her people regain their past splendor; and of shimmering serpents and monstrous shadows who stalk the lands of mortals. At the center of these linked tales is the bond, sometimes fraying, between the Orishas and the humans who worship them. It was the Orishas who made humans, and who gave them their most precious resource: their Oris, or destinies. A must-listen, Chronicles of Ori will enlighten and delight audiences for years to come.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sierra| HooksxBooks on October 16, 2025

Chronicles of Ori was a beautiful take on the birth of the world and the expansion of the universe and Yorubaland. I enjoyed the tales, the threads and the rawness this epic provided. Rosales provided a new lens to view the Orisha and the creation story through. I different understanding of osogbos......more

Goodreads review by V on October 03, 2025

It has been decades since I had a favorite book. This is my new favorite book. It’s one of the most beautiful art galleries, and I get to hold it in my hands. Even without the illustrations (chef’s kiss), it projects new worlds in the mind. Everyone should read Ori. Harmonia is a genius!......more

Goodreads review by A Dreaming Bibliophile on October 13, 2025

Thanks to NetGalley and RBMedia for providing me with an ALC. I'm sad that this didn't work for me. I think I would have definitely enjoyed it a bit more if I had read the ebook/paperback instead of the audiobook. It would be nice to look at the paintings and illustrations and connect them with the......more

Goodreads review by Lois on October 14, 2025

This is phenomenal. I truly loved this. I advance ordered this in hardcover after seeing the illustrations online. I generally consume audio and digital books. They are easiest to carry with me and access with my disabilities. However, once I saw the artwork for this online I knew immediately I had......more

Goodreads review by Mim_Who on October 14, 2025

This was great! Chronicles of Ori is a stunning blend of storytelling and art that reimagines African mythology in a way that feels both fresh and timeless. The Author brings the Orishas, the Yoruba deities, to life through vivid tales that connect creation, power, and human struggle. The stories flo......more