Scarlet Odyssey, C. T. Rwizi
Scarlet Odyssey, C. T. Rwizi
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Scarlet Odyssey

Author: C. T. Rwizi

Narrator: Janina Edwards, Korey Jackson, Robin Eller, Kimberly Woods, Susan Dalian

Unabridged: 19 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2020


Synopsis

“Thrillingly refreshing, a propulsive story built around a fascinating cast of characters…brutal and beautiful and bold and Black in every way.” —Tor.comMagic is women’s work; war is men’s. But in the coming battle, none of that will matter.Men do not become mystics. They become warriors. But eighteen-year-old Salo has never been good at conforming to his tribe’s expectations. For as long as he can remember, he has loved books and magic in a culture where such things are considered unmanly. Despite it being sacrilege, Salo has worked on a magical device in secret that will awaken his latent magical powers. And when his village is attacked by a cruel enchantress, Salo knows that it is time to take action.Salo’s queen is surprisingly accepting of his desire to be a mystic, but she will not allow him to stay in the tribe. Instead, she sends Salo on a quest. The quest will take him thousands of miles north to the Jungle City, the political heart of the continent. There he must gather information on a growing threat to his tribe.On the way to the city, he is joined by three fellow outcasts: a shunned female warrior, a mysterious nomad, and a deadly assassin. But they’re being hunted by the same enchantress who attacked Salo’s village. She may hold the key to Salo’s awakening—and his redemption.

About C. T. Rwizi

Debut author C. T. Rwizi was born in Zimbabwe, grew up in Swaziland, finished high school in Costa Rica, and got a BA in government at Dartmouth College in the United States. He currently lives in South Africa with his family and enjoys playing video games, taking long runs, and spending way too much time lurking on Reddit. He is a self-professed lover of synthwave.


Reviews

Was the story a little confusing at first? Sure. Was it 1000% worth it? ABSOLUTELY. I’m honestly a little speechless. I can understand why the story seems confusing at first, but when it all starts to come together it’s truly amazing. To anyone who DNFs books early I’m begging you not to with this o......more

Scarlet Odyssey is a young adult epic fantasy set in Africa written by debut author, C.T. Rwizi, and I was here for it. I like to mix a fantasy book in every once in a while to keep things fresh. Scarlet Odyssey is a journey- “odyssey” in the title is fitting. There is lots of world building, which w......more

Goodreads review by Di

"I see. I'm a girl who wants to be a ranger, and you're a boy who wants to be a clan mystic, so let's be friends." Finished. Done. Phew. Don't get me wrong: it was good. 3.5*s. It would have rated it higher had I been 100% sure of what was actually happening. Salo, or Musalodi, is a chieftain's son w......more

Goodreads review by Lukasz

I rarely enjoy epic fantasy told from multiple points of view, but I loved this one. Scarlet Odyssey offers enough fresh ideas to make the story addictive. It blurs the line between sci-fi and fantasy and finds inspiration in African mythology and culture. The story follows Salo, a young man whose af......more

Goodreads review by Melany

Couldn't get into it. Very confusing at first. I forced myself to finish the whole book. I understand why people could be interested in this, however, it did nothing for me. Lots of gore. Underage relationship with an adult. Just a whole mess dumpster fire playing out in real time.......more


Quotes

“Rwizi says he based his unique science fiction and worldly tale on myths and stories he heard growing up in Swaziland…Because Rwizi combines technology, science fiction and myth, the novel is like a video game filled with action and tension…Rwizi delivers a fast-paced story with vivid images of sub-Saharan Africa, lacing Salo’s epic journey with flash, violence and drama, and a love story.” —Authorlink“Rwizi’s debut is noteworthy for its African-inspired setting.” Library Journal“It’s a thrilling, fanciful debut, crammed full of imaginative world-building and excellent dialogue.” RevolutionsSF