Moon Witch, Spider King

In Moon Witch, Spider King, the second installment of Marlon James' Dark Star trilogy, the narrative shifts to Sogolon the Moon Witch, who offers her perspective on the events of Black Leopard, Red Wolf as she embarks on a quest to uncover the fate of a mysterious boy. This tale explores a century-long feud with Aesi, the king's chancellor, while highlighting Sogolon's resilience and cunning in challenging the deadly machinations of power. Blending adventure and introspection, the novel reveals the complexities of empire through the eyes of an indomitable woman determined to assert her own narrative.