A Psalm of Storms and Silence
The highly anticipated second—and final—book in the immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore that began with the New York Times bestselling A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, from author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.
Karina lost everything after a violent coup left her without her kingdom or her throne. Now the most wanted person in Sonande, her only hope of reclaiming what is rightfully hers lies in a divine power hidden in the long-lost city of her ancestors.
Meanwhile, the resurrection of Karina’s sister has spiraled the world into chaos, with disaster after disaster threatening the hard-won peace Malik has found as Farid’s apprentice. When they discover that Karina herself is the key to restoring balance, Malik must use his magic to lure her back to their side. But how do you regain the trust of someone you once tried to kill?
As the fabric holding Sonande together begins to tear, Malik and Karina once again find themselves torn between their duties and their desires. And when the fate of everything hangs on a single, horrifying choice, they each must decide what they value most—a power that could transform the world, or a love that could transform their lives.
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“A supernatural love story inspired by West African folklore and dripping in political commentary and modern parallels.”
Praise for the A Song of Wraiths and Ruin Duology
A New York Times Bestseller
Indie Bestseller
A Cosmopolitan Best YA Book of All Time
Junior Library Guild Selection
Kirkus Best YA Fantasy and Science Fiction
Forbes Best YA Books
Boston Globe Best Books
A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of the Year
YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection
YALSA 2021 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Selection
Goodreads Finalist for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction Teen Book of the Year
“An explosive, stunning fantasy debut… Brown’s world building is diverse and brimming with political intrigue, magic, and a burgeoning romance in the best of ways. Notably, Brown uses a lush fantasy backdrop to poignantly discuss real-world issues.” - ALA Booklist (starred review)
“Revitalizing and exciting, Brown’s debut breathes life into ancient but still relevant folk stories.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“An action-packed tale of injustice, magic, and romance, this novel immerses readers in a thrilling world and narrative tantamount to that of Children of Blood and Bone.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This epic story is brimming with trickster spirits, rich culture, and an organically developing romance that make every twist and turn more interesting than the last….Brown’s novel will easily fit on shelves next to other great West African–inspired fantasies like Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone and Ifueko’s Raybearer, and the ending makes it apparent that Malik and Karina’s story has (thankfully) only just begun." - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“A supernatural love story inspired by West African folklore and dripping in political commentary and modern parallels.” - BookPage (starred review)
“A rapturous love story with wickedly delicious magic and bloody stakes, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is a heart-racing epic that can’t be missed.” - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series