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Packed with dark magic and thrilling action, Beasts Made of Night
is a gritty Nigerian-influenced fantasy perfect for fans of Paolo
Bacigalupi and Nnedi Okorafor.
Tochi Onyebuchi is a writer based in Connecticut. He holds a MFA in Screenwriting from Tisch and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. His writing has appeared in Asimov's and Ideomancer, among other places. Beasts Made of Nightis his debut. You can follow him @tochitruestory.
"The beginning of a great saga...Fantastic worldbuilding sets the
stage in this debut novel, as Tochi Onyebuchi conjures up a busy
market city inspired by his Nigerian heritage and populates it with
a group of outcast kids who shoulder the sins of the rich and
powerful...This is not the first fantasy book to take more interest
in the world than the story – it certainly worked for Tolkien,
and Beasts Made of Night could do much worse than to
follow in those footsteps. Onyebuchi has created a world that will
no doubt inspire many in turn."—NPR.org
“This compelling Nigerian-influenced fantasy has a wonderfully
unique premise and lush, brilliant worldbuilding that will consume
you until the last page.”—BuzzFeed
"Onyebuchi's debut novel explores class, politics, religion, and so
much more, all in a world that is masterfully built, sweeping, and
imaginative."—Bustle
"Epic" is an overused term to describe how magnificent someone or
something is. Author Onyebuchi's novel creates his in the good
old-fashioned way: the slow, loving construction of the mundane and
the miraculous, building a world that is both completely new and
instantly recognizable."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"The colorful, dynamic setting is unforgettable in its darkness,
inequality, and magic. The characters are captivating, and the
caste-like struggle between the “haves” and “have-nots” is depicted
in vivid, convincing detail by the Nigerian American author.
Onyebuchi demonstrates a special talent for worldbuilding,
outstanding even in a genre saturated with unique worlds."—VOYA,
Starred Review
"Themes of belonging, self-discovery, and inequity round out the
richly imagined world of Onyebuchi’s debut, where war and dark
magic are around every corner…Onyebuchi’s worldbuilding is vivid
and beguiling, and Taj’s outward cockiness hides a core of
vulnerability. A coming revolution will have readers looking
forward to the next book."—Publishers Weekly
"Onyebuchi crafts a compelling tale for his first novel, seamlessly
blending fantasy, religion, political intrigue, and a touch of
steampunk into a twisting tale of magic."—Booklist
“Beasts Made of Night is an intense novel that touches on powerful
themes of justice, inequality and family. Onyebuchi's inventive
realm, combined with the Nigerian influences, ink the reader's soul
and are certain to leave a lasting mark on the young adult canon as
well.”—Shelf Awareness
"A unique Nigerian fantasy, Onyebuchi builds a mystical world rife
with suspense, danger and romance. You’ll be hooked from the first
page...Onyebuchi pushes boundaries by addressing privilege,
otherness and socio-economic strife in the fantasy realm. A
surprising and fun read, don’t pass up this vibrant tale."—RT Book
Reviews
“Beasts Made of Night will bewitch you. Taj will steal your heart
without even trying, while his deadly world will lure you in,
leaving you spellbound long after the final devastating
page.” —Stephanie Garber, author of the New York Times and
Sunday Times bestselling novel, Caraval
“Tochi Onyebuchi deftly balances humor and tragedy, beauty and
darkness. Beasts Made of Night is an exquisitely crafted,
imaginative and absorbing tale. Taj, the hero, is both imperfect
and hilarious—I wish we could hang out.”—Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York
Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes and A Torch
Against the Night
“Tochi Onyebuchi has built a world as dark as it is bright, and
filled it with character and consequence. Taj's city is deep,
vibrant, and terrifying. I don't think I'd survive there, but I
really need to know what happens next.” —E. K. Johnston, New York
Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Ahsoka and Exit, Pursued by
a Bear
"A thrilling, action-packed story, Beasts Made of Night kept
me reading long past bedtime. Set in a richly rendered world that
is fascinating, beautiful, and terrible all at once, it made me
hold my breath." —Kendare Blake, New York Times bestselling
author of Three Dark Crowns
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