{"product_id":"9781542020589","title":"Scarlet Odyssey by C.T. Rwizi","description":"\"Thrillingly refreshing, a propulsive story built around a fascinating cast of characters.brutal and beautiful and bold and Black in every way.\" -Tor.comMagic is women's work; war is men's. But in the coming battle, none of that will matter.   Men do not become mystics. They become warriors. But eighteen-year-old Salo has never been good at conforming to his tribe's expectations. For as long as he can remember, he has loved books and magic in a culture where such things are considered unmanly. Despite it being sacrilege, Salo has worked on a magical device in secret that will awaken his latent magical powers. And when his village is attacked by a cruel enchantress, Salo knows that it is time to take action.   Salo's queen is surprisingly accepting of his desire to be a mystic, but she will not allow him to stay in the tribe. Instead, she sends Salo on a quest. The quest will take him thousands of miles north to the Jungle City, the political heart of the continent. There he must gather information on a growing threat to his tribe.   On the way to the city, he is joined by three fellow outcasts: a shunned female warrior, a mysterious nomad, and a deadly assassin. But they're being hunted by the same enchantress who attacked Salo's village. She may hold the key to Salo's awakening-and his redemption.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304362553717,"sku":"9781542020589","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781542020589.jpg?v=1762795763","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781542020589","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}