Redemptor: Raybearer, Book 2
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this book.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Redemptor is the sequel to Raybearer, by Jordan Ifueko. It follows Empress Redemptor Tarisai as she tries to rebuild her empire before a horde of demons destroys it all. She must find 12 council members who love her, then travel into the Underworld in two years' time. The book contains many scenes of violence -- stabbings, beatings, attacks with arrows -- but they are not overly graphic. There is talk of sex and birth control, but Tarisai is romantically intimate with Sanjeet, mostly with passionate embraces. A smattering of swearing and celebratory drinking. Redemptor is an impressive example of world-building.
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What's the Story?
As REDEMPTOR opens, Tarisai has become Empress Redemptor and promised to enter the Underworld to fulfill a treaty with the dead. She has to find 12 council members who will swear their love for her. Burdened by trauma and guilt, she gathers her allies and family members to assist her in her dangerous quest.
Is It Any Good?
Readers love fantasies that don't skimp on the world-building details, and this Afrocentric adventure provides plenty of rich material to delve into. Author Jordan Ifueko avoids the sophomore slump with a sequel that both ups the ante and delivers a satisfying ending. Tarisai is a compelling protagonist -- headstrong, principled, and passionate -- and Ifueko surrounds her with a unique supporting cast of outcasts and near-gods. Redemptor is the sequel Ifueko's fans have been waiting for. It will be interesting to see where she goes next.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Redemptor depicts its setting. How do authors build worlds that are fantastic yet logical?
How do you find allies and mentors who will help you navigate life? Why are good teachers essential to society?
What are some methods of providing economic equality throughout society?
Book Details
- Author: Jordan Ifueko
- Genre: Fantasy
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Princesses, Fairies, Mermaids, and More
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Amulet Books
- Publication date: August 17, 2021
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 12 - 18
- Number of pages: 336
- Available on: Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: August 31, 2021
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