The CiviliZationMy debut YA novel, The CiviliZation will be published by Iskanchi Press in Autumn 2024. Learn more here.
Kadsa’s ready to move on from her nomadic life. At 17, she wants friends, college and something more stable. Then she discovers a truth about herself that finally allows her to part ways from her grandpa. Only, it’s not so easy when he goes missing. Kadsa must put her plans on hold to search for the only family she has ever known, a journey that takes her to another world with the promise of another life. Supernatural threats loom that may destroy her new old world and everything in it, even her, that is, unless she becomes someone she didn’t believe she could become—the hero.
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Reviews and critical praise
"A riveting fantasy novel, The Civilization incorporates African mythology into its story of a whip-smart heroine who learns to claim her destiny and newfound ancestry with pride. --Aimee Jodoin
"The Civilization" is an awesome Africa-based YA fantasy that I can't wait to recommend to everyone. The story follows a girl searching for her magical homeland with her grandpa, only to discover a new realm and a mission to save him and break a curse. With great character development and just a touch of romance, it's a thrilling read despite wishing for more action in the big fight scenes"- Cassandra Orakkpo
"The Civilization is a great Africa-based YA Fantasy that I will happily recommend to all my friends, family, and the random person walking by on the sidewalk. I enjoyed that there was a little bit of romance in the book, but that wasn’t what was driving the book or even what the characters were even worried about until everything was said and done. The character development was great and I found myself rooting for our main characters and deeply despising the enemy." -- Keeley Malone - Bookseller
"The story’s worldbuilding and action sequences are engaging, although the uneven character development detracts from the narrative. Nevertheless, genre fans will find much to enjoy. An original blend of African-inspired mysticism and adventure. (Fantasy. 14-18)" -Kirkus Reviews:
""The Civilization is a unique read - it blends together sci-fi & fantasy with a pinch of mystery. There was a lot going on in this book : good vs evil, light vs dark, mortal vs immortal, a villain (and also a witch), talking animals, real world vs magical world. " -