A review by vermillion__
In the Shadow of the Fall by Tobi Ogundiran

3.0

 In the Shadow of the Fall is the first book of a novella duology. The story follows Ashake, an acolyte in the temple of Ifa, who aspires to become a priest. However, Orisha refuses to speak to her. One day she tried to bind the orisha and everything she knew changed and she found herself in an ancient war. I found the premise of the story to be unique and intriguing, and I enjoyed reading it. However, I felt that the pacing of the story was a bit rushed, and I wished that certain parts had been explored in greater depth. Overall, it was a great start to a new story, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys mythology. Personally, I am eagerly waiting for the release of the final book in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.