Nahia

 Hi bookworms,

One of my February reads is Nahia written by Emily Jones, which I had from Netgalley. This book will be available to buy from April 15th, 2025.

Description from Netgalley:

Spain, 8,000 years ago. As Headwoman’s daughter, eighteen-year-old Nahia was born to lead. But when she speaks aloud a forbidden truth—that her people are facing a growing threat of invasion—her expectations are shattered when she’s punished with exile and apprenticed to the enigmatic shaman Eneko instead.

With her sister Izara made the new heir and her world upended, Nahia is sent away with a young man she barely knows. Deep in the wilds, however, she uncovers a shocking talent for divining messages from the spirits and channelling their turbulent powers. But these visions come to show her that her people are in terrible danger. . . and they need her. Nahia will have to use every advantage she has to save her beloved people—and her sister.

In this powerful upper YA with crossover appeal, archaeologist Emily Jones transports us to a rugged world of pine forests, frothy beaches, and wild magic, and masterfully depicts passionate first love, conquest, green sorcery, the unbreakable bond between sisters, and untamed, unashamed female power. Utterly unique and shockingly good, this is a knockout debut, perfect for fans of Jean M. Auel, Adrienne Young, Chloe Gong, Claire M. Andrews, and Rachel Griffin.

What I can say about this story? I gave it solid 4 stars as in my opinion is nicely written, easy to follow, fast read. Great for young readers, with very likeable main character with all the dilemmas of young person.

So if you know a youngster who likes stories with sort of ancient/prehistoric background, this one will be nice read for him/her.

Till next post!