Lost Gods Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Gods | 2018 | Buy |
| Pale Kings | 2019 | Buy |
Micah Yongo debuted with Lost Gods in 2018, introducing a fantasy world built on African cultural foundations rather than the European medieval traditions that dominate the genre. His setting features kingdoms, religions, and power structures inspired by African history and mythology, creating a fresh landscape for epic fantasy storytelling. The series follows assassins, political intrigue, and ancient mysteries in a world where forgotten gods still influence mortal affairs.
Pale Kings, the 2019 sequel, expands the world and deepens the mythology established in the first book. Yongo’s approach to fantasy incorporates elements of African oral storytelling traditions while working within epic fantasy conventions of world-threatening conflicts, political machinations, and characters discovering hidden truths about their history. His work contributes to the growing movement of African and African-diaspora authors bringing diverse cultural perspectives to speculative fiction.