Firstborn of the Sun

In a Kingdom Built on Secrets, Her Hidden Magic Could Destroy Everything.

A heart-pounding Yoruba inspired fantasy set in an epic world of courtly intrigue and forbidden power…

'Rich worldbuilding inspired by Yoruba mythology and a strong cast of characters. This debut fantasy shines as bright as the sun' L. R. LAM


‘Absolutely Radiant’ BEA FITZGERALD
'Wildly Imaginative' HANNAH KANER
‘A Dazzling Debut’ ANDREA STEWART
‘Enthralling and epic’ ANNA DAY
'Gorgeously, powerfully written' INDIA HOLTON
‘Readers are going to LOVE THIS BOOK!’ ANGELA MONTOYA

In the Kingdom of Oru L'ore has a secret. She is the only one without agbára – the ability to harness power from the sun. On pain of death she must conceal it from everyone. Including her best friend, Alawani.

But when the gods declare Alawani an Àlùfáà High Priest – a great honour where he will serve the gods and the Kingdom – he must be stripped of his power in a brutal trial likely to kill him. Unwilling to bear his death, L'ore vows to rescue him.

When she desperately attempts to channel agbára an icy shadow magic instead pours from her hands; a power she learns originated from a forbidden, secret land beyond Oru.

In this place, she and Alawani must seek sanctuary from those pursuing them. But soon they will discover a secret that could bring the kingdom to its knees . . .

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Early Readers are fanning the flames of Firstborn of the Sun!

'I was completely hooked. The tale delves deeply into African mythology, with storytelling that feels timeless' ***** 5 star reader review

'This book is a breath of fresh, fiery air . . . the plot? Absolutely jaw-dropping. I'm talking "mouth open, phone slipping from my hands" levels of shock' ***** 5 star reader review

'Wowowow this book was incredible . . . a completely new vibe of its own - a richly layered magic system, stunning worldbuilding, and characters so compellingly complex you’ll root for all of them at some point (even when they’re at odds)' ***** 5 star reader review

'Both magical and meaningful ... a stunning tribute to Yoruba heritage, and I highly recommend it to...read more...