The protagonist, Onyesonwu, is a mixed-race woman in post-apocalyptic Africa. She is an Ewu, born from rape and seen as a curse to their society. Onyesonwu discovers she has magical abilities and becomes a sorceress. With her newfound powers, she embarks on a journey to defeat her sorcerous father and halt the genocide of her people. The themes tackled in the novel include gender, race, warfare, and the destructiveness of patriarchal societies.
Authors:
Nnedi Okorafor
Years:
2010
Location:
post-apocalyptic-africa
Genre:
Science Fiction