The Gilded Ones

Set in a West African-inspired world, this bestselling fantasy follows sixteen-year-old Deka in a patriarchal kingdom where a woman's worth is defined by her purity. When Deka's blood reveals her to be an Alaki—a near-immortal with extraordinary abilities—she is faced with a pivotal choice: fight alongside others like her for the Emperor or face destruction. The story explores themes of identity, power, and resistance in a richly imagined setting.