![]() ![]() ![]() The hair, the attire, the food, the world, the mythical creatures □ on point. The dedication to telling an authentic African fantasy that Amayo had is commendable. It’s not easy to find information about precolonial Africa and African mythology. A lot of research went into this book and I applaud that. The story begins with Sinai hanging off a window ledge while her twin sister Naala, miles away is about to get married. Eventually, their paths both lead back to the mighty Eze. ![]() Both girls are tested in ways that awaken a mystical, formidable power deep within themselves. The twin girls were separated at birth, a price paid to ensure their survival from Eze Ochichiri, the man who rules the Kingdom of Nri. Though miles apart, both girls share an indestructible bond: they share the same blood, the same face, and possess the same unspoken magic, thought to have vanished with the lost gods. While the more reserved Sinai resides in the cold and political palace of Nri. Strong-willed Naala grows up seeking adventure in her quiet and small village. Daughters Of Nri explores their epic journey of self-discovery as they embark on a path back to one another. Goddesses who grow up believing that they are human. The only remnants of their existence lie in two girls. A gruesome war results in the old gods’ departure from earth. ![]()
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