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Panic attacks/disorders (14 reviewers), Animal death (8 reviewers), Death (7 reviewers), Grief (6 reviewers), Death of parent (5 reviewers), Violence (4 reviewers), Mental illness (3 reviewers), Self harm (3 reviewers), Xenophobia (3 reviewers), Blood (2 reviewers), Confinement (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Infidelity (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer), Vomit (1 reviewer), Medical content (1 reviewer), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Moderate
Panic attacks/disorders (10 reviewers), Death (9 reviewers), Violence (8 reviewers), Self harm (6 reviewers), Racism (4 reviewers), Animal death (3 reviewers), Emotional abuse (3 reviewers), Mental illness (3 reviewers), Physical abuse (3 reviewers), Blood (3 reviewers), Grief (3 reviewers), Child death (2 reviewers), Gore (2 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (2 reviewers), Xenophobia (2 reviewers), Police brutality (2 reviewers), Death of parent (2 reviewers), Body horror (1 reviewer), Chronic illness (1 reviewer), Hate crime (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Minor
Self harm (8 reviewers), Animal death (4 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Blood (2 reviewers), Police brutality (2 reviewers), Animal cruelty (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Hate crime (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Trafficking (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 93%
emotional 51%
mysterious 48%
tense 41%
dark 38%
challenging 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
reflective 4%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
emotional 51%
mysterious 48%
tense 41%
dark 38%
challenging 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
reflective 4%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 60%
fast 32%
slow 6%
fast 32%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 24% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1% | N/A: 0%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 0%Average rating
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The first in an immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction—from debut author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.
For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts Malik’s younger sister, Nadia, as payment into the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal—kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia’s freedom.
But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition.
When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?
For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts Malik’s younger sister, Nadia, as payment into the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal—kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia’s freedom.
But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition.
When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?
Buy A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
United States
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Other countries
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Blackwell's
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
The first in an immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction—from debut author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.
For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts Malik’s younger sister, Nadia, as payment into the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal—kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia’s freedom.
But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition.
When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?
For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts Malik’s younger sister, Nadia, as payment into the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal—kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia’s freedom.
But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition.
When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?
What the community thinks
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Panic attacks/disorders (14 reviewers), Animal death (8 reviewers), Death (7 reviewers), Grief (6 reviewers), Death of parent (5 reviewers), Violence (4 reviewers), Mental illness (3 reviewers), Self harm (3 reviewers), Xenophobia (3 reviewers), Blood (2 reviewers), Confinement (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Infidelity (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer), Vomit (1 reviewer), Medical content (1 reviewer), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Moderate
Panic attacks/disorders (10 reviewers), Death (9 reviewers), Violence (8 reviewers), Self harm (6 reviewers), Racism (4 reviewers), Animal death (3 reviewers), Emotional abuse (3 reviewers), Mental illness (3 reviewers), Physical abuse (3 reviewers), Blood (3 reviewers), Grief (3 reviewers), Child death (2 reviewers), Gore (2 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (2 reviewers), Xenophobia (2 reviewers), Police brutality (2 reviewers), Death of parent (2 reviewers), Body horror (1 reviewer), Chronic illness (1 reviewer), Hate crime (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Minor
Self harm (8 reviewers), Animal death (4 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Blood (2 reviewers), Police brutality (2 reviewers), Animal cruelty (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Hate crime (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Trafficking (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 93%
emotional 51%
mysterious 48%
tense 41%
dark 38%
challenging 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
reflective 4%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
emotional 51%
mysterious 48%
tense 41%
dark 38%
challenging 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
reflective 4%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 60%
fast 32%
slow 6%
fast 32%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 24% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1% | N/A: 0%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 0%Average rating