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.
Onyesonwu
Authors: Nnedi Okorafor No Year(s) tags for this post.
