The first tale in a gripping trilogy as one girl attempts to bring magic back. Magic can burn, turn tides, light the darkness and bring back the dead but one night the magic disappeared. Now Zelie has a chance to bring it back and strike against the ruthless monarchy. A much-anticipated fantasy and soon to be a major motion picture The most anticipated fantasy of the year, soon to be a major motion pictureZélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls.But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were targeted and killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl, and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers - and her growing feelings for an enemy.