Onyeka and The Heroes of the Dawn

“An empowering blend of action and mystery, featuring superpowered showdowns, lovable characters, and jaw-dropping twists. Kept me flying through the pages!”

—Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow

“Onyeka is the empowered and electric heroine we’ve been waiting for. Perfect for fans of Marvel and magic.”

—Alex Aster, award-winning author of the Emblem Island series

“Onyeka is a force: a bold, courageous, and whipsmart protagonist for a new paradigm. Okogwu crafts a world where kids like Onyeka can really find their voice in this must-read debut fantasy.”

—Louisa Onomé, author of Like Home and Twice As Perfect

“Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tolá Okogwu’s storytelling shines so bright you’ll want the next instalment immediately.”

—A. F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

“A delightful blend of adventure, heart, and Afrofuturism.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Okogwu has created an exciting fantasy with Nigerian culture and customs woven into the plot to create excellent world building with interesting characters. A story of a young girl’s journey to self-acceptance, this title will leave readers on the edge of their seats in anticipation for the next part in this new series.”

—Booklist

“In Okogwu’s vividly created Nigerian world, technology and an exploration of emotional internality interplay with a child’s literalized relationship with her hair, making for an enjoyable X-Men-leaning series starter.”

—Publishers Weekly