STARGIVER

Genre: Contemporary Fantasy

Age Range: Young Adult

Comparative Titles: Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury for its in-depth exploration of community and family bonds, and Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko specifically for its portrayal of a complex mother-child relationship (with a contemporary fantasy twist).

Themes: Complex mother/child relationship | Cameroonian representation | Complicated family dynamics | Sibling bonds | Tight-knit friend trio | Religious trauma | Coming-of-age | Identity | Coming to terms with one’s powers | African + Queer characters

Note: Meaningful Praise from literary fiction author, Megan Giddings (link embedded)

Acknowledgment: L. Nabang is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.