Black Leopard, Red Wolf (Book 1)
One of my favorite books in the last decade. This book is like nothing I’ve read before. Set in an Africa-like fantasy world, Tracker is called on to find a missing child. Unforgettable characters and richly imagined worlds and customs move this book into a category of its own. I loved it and can’t wait for the next installment!
Moon Witch, Spider King (Book 2)
It is rare to come across a sequel that is so good it makes its predecessor better, but that is exactly what this book does. The Dark Star Trilogy is not a linear trilogy, but the same story told from a different character’s perspective and James deftly manipulates the subtle shifts in the narrative, while crafting a stunning, heartbreaking backstory for Sogolon. It’s difficult to put into words just how much I love and admire these books.
–Becky, Secret Garden Books, Seattle, WA
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