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Sankofa by Kelly Starling Lyons
Sankofa by Kelly Starling Lyons








Sankofa by Kelly Starling Lyons

The futuristic details have wit, energy and brilliance, but there is also genuine depth to the narrative: a serene, folktale-ish cadence that feels timeless." - bookreporter "I loved so many things about Okorafor’s book. A captivating world, a tragic tale, and a dangerous future. " has a rare ability to open the reader's mind to various futures while creating complex characters and communities. "Okorafor's star continues to blaze brightly." - Shelf Awareness starred review "Thrilling and surprising all the way through." - The New Scientist It's a cumulative narrative, a slow burn that builds in emotional urgency even as the scope of Okorafor's worldbuilding bursts into something breathtakingly vast." - NPR "Episodic and organic, the story winds along with a limber rhythm that allows every rich detail of Sankofa's surreal world to surface. "Once again the incomparable Nnedi Okorafor has written a thought-provoking and visionary tale of fantastic Black girl empowerment futurism." - Ms. "A masterclass in the subtleties of world-building tender portrait of a girl rendered alien, home become unfamiliar, and the attempt at a future despite such despairs." - Vanity Fair










Sankofa by Kelly Starling Lyons