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The wind on her tongue : a novel

The wind on her tongue : a novel

Book 2025

"In this lyrical and stirring companion to the "spellbinding" (Harper's Bazaar) Shallow Waters, Oya-the Yoruban deity of the weather-is brought to life during 1870s America. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Sun. Born in Cuba after her mother Yemaya's adventures in the New World, Oya has inherited otherworldly powers from her Yoruba Orisha lineage. While Yemaya is known for her healing abilities, Oya's influence over the st...