Goddess Crown

Convincing, intricate world-building and strong characterisation add up to a stand out YA fantasy debut with a powerful feminist slant. ~The Guardian

Filled with breath-taking action sequences, scintillating romance and strong female characters, Goddess Crown is an exciting addition to the romantasy genre. ~The Bookseller

In a market dominated by US authors, this feminist fantasy from British Nigerian author Lapite is a breath of fresh air. ~Ten Titles Not to Miss, The Bookseller

Humming with a vibrancy drawn from its West African inspired cultural elements, like food, dress and music, Lapite has created a grounded world that operates outside of the reader’s field of vision, complete and autonomous… Fast-paced, the book ambitiously tackles its world’s spiritual belief system, not just as a background theme but interwoven through the social systems and politics of its ruling court. A début that will have the reader’s heart with the women of Galla, Goddess Crown is undoubtedly a book with something to say. ~Inis Magazine, Children's Books Ireland

Set in an opulent West African-inspired kingdom, this feminist fantasy blazes with revenge, courage and Goddess energy... a richly conjured feminist fantasy set in sumptuous West African- inspired Galla, a patriarchal kingdom that’s long conspired against women... Shot-through with suspense and forbidden love, the writing crackles with energy, and Kalothia — a fearless young woman who exposes how patriarchal teachings have misrepresented the Goddess — is a heroine no reader will forget in a hurry. ~LoveReading4Kids