Overview

Addae has spent her whole life on the Golden Isle, a private island off the coast of South Carolina that has been in her family for centuries. Island residents don't really fraternize with mainlanders, and for good reason. Golden Isle was founded by the Kinfolk, descendants-including Addae and her Nana Ama, the island matriarch-of escaped enslaved Black people. But the Isle and the Kinfolk have secrets that must be protected from the outside world. Secrets of spirituality, mythology that are deeply rooted in their West African culture, beliefs, and traditions. The Kin are bound to protect the Golden Isle and, in turn, it protects them. When Addae's best friend Naria goes missing and one of the Kin turns up drained of blood, Addae's way of life is threatened. It looks like the work of the Adze, West African supernatural beings that drink human blood in order to survive-also known as vampires. Believing Naira is alive, Addae travels to the mainland. But as Addae gets closer to finding Naria, she uncovers deep secrets about Nana Ama's past, and about her own. secrets that could change how she feels about the Golden Isle and her lineage. Torn between two worlds, Addae will have to decide how far she is willing to go-and who she is willing to cross-to save her best friend, and even herself.

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""A unique, well-characterized addition to the paranormal genre that celebrates West African culture. "" -Kirkus ""A beautiful love letter to West Africa....A novel rich in culture and storytelling."" -Booklist ""An emotionally rich fantasy novel...A fresh, culturally resonant take on the vampire genre."" -Publishers Weekly Advance Praise for She Drinks the Light ""Steeped in rich folklore and charged with ancestral magic, this haunting debut asks what we're willing to sacrifice for the ones we love when darkness threatens to claim you. Angoe's take on this lore is brilliant, original, and shocking."" -Kim Johnson, bestselling author and winner of the Scott O'Dell Award and the LA Times Book Award for The Color of a Lie ""A grounding tale of family, duty, and long-buried secrets that bind in ways both beautiful and terrifying. Set on an island steeped in tradition and quiet power, Angoe weaves a powerful story layered with emotional resonance and cultural depth--one that lingers long after the final page is turned."" -Rena Barron, author of the Kingdom of Souls series

Author Information

Hailing from Northern Virginia, Yasmin Angoe is a first-generation Ghanaian American who grew up in two cultural worlds. She is a former middle and high school English teacher and instructional coach for virtual teachers. Besides eventually fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a published writer, she enjoys working with other writers as a development editor and book coach. Yasmin lives in South Carolina with her husband their children.

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