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  Masquerade, O.O. Sangoyomi
  Forge Books, 9781250904294, July 2, 2024 (Fiction)
  

  “O.O. Sangoyomi’s debut is a fast-paced page turner set in 15th century West Africa, featuring a young woman who finds herself undergoing extreme changes in her social status in a short time. Òdòdó is kidnapped and thrown into a fraught environment where she has to deal with politics, intrigue, and finding her place. It’s riveting and fascinating — a great piece about women finding their power.”

  —Preet Singh, Eagle Eye Bookshop, Decatur, GA
  
  

  “Masquerade is a fiercely original epic fantasy of royalty and resistance. Our kickass heroine Òdòdó is as complicated and compelling as any you've ever read, and the richly evocative West African setting adds much to make this an eminent Indies Introduce pick.”

  —Lisa Swayze, Buffalo Street Books, Ithaca, NY
  

  “Masquerade is a magical debut with rich characters, challenging battles, wonderful West African myth and lore, all woven together to make a fresh historical read.”

  —Matt Aragon - Shafi, West Side Books & Curios, Denver, CO

   

   

  “O.O. Sangoyomi’s Masquerade is a breathtaking tale of love, obsession, power, and corruption. Reimagining pre-colonial West Africa while weaving in folklore and mythology, you'll follow young Òdòdó as she works to rise out of subjugation and into power.”

  —Kristin Saner, Fables Books, Goshen, IN