About the Book

Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko

Genre: Fantasy

*This is book two in a fantasy duology by Jordan Ifueko. Read my review of the first book here*

Tarisai has been recognized as a Raybearer and named the new Empress of Aritsar, co-ruling with Dayo. As part of the treaty with the dead, Tarisai must anoint a council made up of the twelve rulers of Arit, then descend into the underworld as Empress Redemptor, offering herself in place of all the future children who would have been sacrificed otherwise.

This book introduces us to a more grown-up Tarisai. She’s moved past focusing on her internal struggles to feel like she belongs on the council and finding peace with how the Lady raised her. Now, she’s taken the whole weight of the empire and all its injustices on her own shoulders. She’s desperate to fix everything in the two years before she has to descend into the underworld.

This Tarisai is both more powerful and more frail than she’s ever been. She’s haunted by a chorus of ghosts telling her she hasn’t done enough, causing her to doubt her every decision and triumph. Also, to get the twelve rulers to love her so they can be anointed on her council, she has to learn the power of vulnerability by sharing more of herself than she’s comfortable with and learning to rely on those around her for help.

Redemptor brings back all the stunning magic of Raybearer, with a richly-woven African mythological world packed with keep you on the edge of your seat action and adventure. Once again, Ifueko is at her best when showcasing the love in friendships and all the ways those friendships stretch and grow over the years.

This was a very satisfying end to a captivating fantasy duology.

Thank you to Abrams and NetGalley for the advance review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. As a Books a Million affiliate, I may earn commission from qualifying purchases made after clicking links in this post. All opinions are my own.