Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Song of Wraiths and Ruin | 2020 | Roseanne A. Brown | Buy |
| 2 | A Psalm of Storms and Silence | 2021 | Roseanne A. Brown | Buy |
| 3 | Saison d’orages et de silence | 2021 | Roseanne A. Brown | N/A |
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is a young adult fantasy duology by Roseanne A. Brown, set in a world inspired by West African mythology and the cultural traditions of the Sahel region. The story follows two characters on a collision course: Malik, a refugee with a dangerous magical secret, and Karina, a princess desperate to bring her mother back from the dead. Both enter a competition where one must kill the other to achieve their goal.
The first book (2020) sets up the world and the deadly stakes, while A Psalm of Storms and Silence (2021) brings the story to its conclusion. The duology was praised for its worldbuilding, dual-perspective storytelling, and the moral complexity of its central conflict. Readers who enjoy fantasy that pulls from non-European traditions will find a lot to like here.