"The must-read epic fantasy of the year!"

Born in Sierra Leone, West Africa, Namina Forna is a  young adult  author and screenwriter who creates epic fantasy worlds. 

When 16-year-old Deka starts bleeding gold, everyone thinks she’s a monster…until actual monsters invade the kingdom. Now, it’s up to Deka and other girls like her to save it

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