Son of the Morning

Set in the Black South, this paranormal romance by Akwaeke Emezi follows Galilee Kincaid, a girl with a mysterious ancient secret, who encounters Lucifer Helel, a non-human protector, and soon learns she is also not entirely human. As unseen conflicts unfold between Hell, Heaven, and earth, Galilee’s growing attraction to Lucifer challenges the boundaries of her world and her understanding of herself. With loyalties tested and secrets revealed, she must confront her own power and destiny in a dazzling tale of magic, fantasy, and seductive danger.