The Sun Has a Shadow by Dami Salako
In a world devoid of a sun, the night sky means death and we are living in its shadow.
After seven years of darkness, Baba Alade is exhausted. Being a courier shouldn’t be that hard but, when you have a bad leg, no dragon, and no sun, you can never rest. And on top of that, he owes a dangerous dragon-summoner more money than he could ever hope to earn.
Out of options, he agrees to take Layo Sowande, to the Obsidian Mountains to get the payout he needs. Unfortunately for him, Layo is full of secrets. But even worse–she’s curious about his own.
As they race across the desert with half the kingdom chasing them down, Baba realizes this job might be more than he bargained for. Especially since the queen who plunged their world into darkness when she killed all the phoenix-summoners is hunting down a mysterious package…that Layo is carrying.
As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, Baba and Layo grow closer–but their enemies are getting closer too, and if they want to see the sun rise again, they’ll have to survive the night.
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Praise for this book
“Baba's story gripped me from the first page, and the unique worldbuilding and fresh take on draconi and phoenixes sealed the deal—I loved every moment of this book. A feast for any fantasy lover!” - Maria Z. Medina, author of the Mistress of Bones duology
"A captivating fantasy with fantastic disability rep that I simply couldn't put down. With lush world building and plenty of secrets to keep you turning the page, this one is not to be missed!" -- Ria Parisi author of Of Wolves and Stags
About the AuthorDami Salako is a first-generation Nigerian-American. She has a B.A. in English with a Creative Writing specialization from Southern Methodist University and was a 2023 WriteMentor Mentee. Her debut, Children with Gifts, is set to publish in 2025. As a fulltime psychiatrist and therapist, she’s passionate about writing stories that feature mental illness in a meaningful way.
Title: The Sun Has a Shadow
Author(s): Dami Salako
Volume: 1
ISBN: 9781250453372
Copyright 2027
Release Date: May 18, 2027
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: None available | Learn More about our supported formats
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About The Sun Has a Shadow by Dami Salako
Children of Blood and Bone meets The Scorpion and the Night Blossom in a high-stakes, YA afro-fantasy where two teens race across the desert to save a kingdom trapped in eternal darkness ... if the soldiers, dragons, and debt collectors don't catch up to them first.
In a world devoid of a sun, the night sky means death and we are living in its shadow.
After seven years of darkness, Baba Alade is exhausted. Being a courier shouldn’t be that hard but, when you have a bad leg, no dragon, and no sun, you can never rest. And on top of that, he owes a dangerous dragon-summoner more money than he could ever hope to earn.
Out of options, he agrees to take Layo Sowande, to the Obsidian Mountains to get the payout he needs. Unfortunately for him, Layo is full of secrets. But even worse–she’s curious about his own.
As they race across the desert with half the kingdom chasing them down, Baba realizes this job might be more than he bargained for. Especially since the queen who plunged their world into darkness when she killed all the phoenix-summoners is hunting down a mysterious package…that Layo is carrying.
As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, Baba and Layo grow closer–but their enemies are getting closer too, and if they want to see the sun rise again, they’ll have to survive the night.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Praise for this book
“Baba's story gripped me from the first page, and the unique worldbuilding and fresh take on draconi and phoenixes sealed the deal—I loved every moment of this book. A feast for any fantasy lover!” - Maria Z. Medina, author of the Mistress of Bones duology
"A captivating fantasy with fantastic disability rep that I simply couldn't put down. With lush world building and plenty of secrets to keep you turning the page, this one is not to be missed!" -- Ria Parisi author of Of Wolves and Stags
About the Author
Dami Salako is a first-generation Nigerian-American. She has a B.A. in English with a Creative Writing specialization from Southern Methodist University and was a 2023 WriteMentor Mentee. Her debut, Children with Gifts, is set to publish in 2025. As a fulltime psychiatrist and therapist, she’s passionate about writing stories that feature mental illness in a meaningful way.
Title: The Sun Has a Shadow
Author(s): Dami Salako
Volume: 1
ISBN: 9781250453372
Copyright 2027
Release Date: May 18, 2027
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: None available | Learn More about our supported formats
Dragonmount is a proud provider of DRM-free eBooks. By purchasing any eBook from our store, you are not only helping support our website, but you are helping small businesses thrive in a market traditionally dominated by large companies. Learn more in our eBook FAQ.
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