Somadina by Akwaeke Emezi
Emezi dabbles in a complete lot, from grownup novels to poetry to YA, and of their newest, we’re dropped right into a fantastical West African world, the place Somadina and her twin brother Jayaike reside as finest pals. They begin off being just about inseparable till their powers emerge as soon as they arrive of age, and immediately, the whole lot is totally different. Whereas Jayaike’s powers are enchanting and alluring, Somadina’s strikes worry of their neighbors. Then, Jayaike goes lacking, and Somadina units out to seek out him. She’ll must courageous a sacred forest, otherwordly touring, and locations the place her soul could also be separated from her physique, all for the sake of her brother.
