In the Shadow of the Fall, Tobi Ogundiran
In the Shadow of the Fall, Tobi Ogundiran
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In the Shadow of the Fall

Author: Tobi Ogundiran

Narrator: Channie Waites

Unabridged: 4 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/06/2024


Synopsis

A cosmic war reignites, and the fate of the orisha lies in the hands of an untried acolyte in this first entry of a new epic fantasy novella duology, for fans of N. K. Jemisin and Suyi Davies Okungbowa.

Ashâke is an acolyte in the temple of Ifa, yearning for the day she is made a priestess and sent out into the world to serve the orisha. But of all the acolytes, she is the only one the orisha refuse to speak to. For years, she has watched from the sidelines as peer after peer passes her by and ascends to full priesthood.

Desperate, Ashâke attempts to summon and trap an orisha—any orisha. Instead, she experiences a vision so terrible it draws the attention of a powerful enemy sect and thrusts Ashâke into the center of a centuries-old war that will shatter the very foundations of her world.

“Ogundiran’s story of an acolyte’s lost faith is electrifying, terrifying, and tender all at the same time. There’s more wonder and creativity packed into these pages than a book five times its length, and I’m already aching for the next chapter in Ashâke’s adventure.”—Mark Oshiro

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on June 16, 2024

3.0 Stars I enjoyed the setting of this novella. The writing was nice. The characters were decently complex given the length of this story. However I struggled to become engrossed or engaged with the story itself. It's one I appreciated but didn't entirely love. Disclaimer I received a copy of this bo......more

Goodreads review by Mel on January 14, 2024

Excuse me? An African mythology cosmic war fantasy??? Yes, please! I honestly had no idea that this was what was missing in my life. But, ok, I'm here for it. Lessgo 🙌🏻 Ashâke, an acolyte in the hidden temple of Ifa, grapples with her identity and faith as she finds herself embroiled in a celestial c......more

4.5 stars rounded up This was really good! In the Shadow of the Fall is a fantasy novella drawing on African mythology. It follows a young woman who has been training to become a priestess, but the orisha's won't talk to her and she has been stuck as an acolyte for years. So she does something desper......more

Goodreads review by River on August 17, 2024

4/5 This novella is a promising start to an innovative and intriguing series. I loved the world so incredibly much, I loved every morsel of discovery. I absolutely adored the influences of Yoruba mythology, it has sparked in me a hunger to consume more West African-inspired fantasy. Because of its len......more

Goodreads review by mads on February 01, 2024

ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. TW: animal death, blood, child death, confinement, death, death of a loved one, fire/fire injury, injury/injury detail, medical content, violence, war. Captivatingly vivid and beautiful written, this novel......more