Shadowshaper Legacy
Shadowshaper Legacy
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020
Book Brief
432
Novel • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary
2020
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Shadowshaper Legacy by Daniel José Older follows Sierra Santiago as she harnesses her artistic abilities to navigate a world filled with magic and cultural history. Set in Brooklyn, Sierra and her friends confront supernatural challenges and explore family legacies, aiming to protect their community. The novel emphasizes power, identity, and resilience.
Adventurous
Fantastical
Exciting
Emotional
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Shadowshaper Legacy by Daniel José Older is praised for its vibrant world-building and compelling characters, blending Afro-Latinx culture with urban fantasy. Critics appreciate the series' empowering themes and dynamic prose. Some reviews mention pacing issues, but the novel’s engaging plot and authentic representation stand out as highlights.
Who Should Read Shadowshaper Legacy?
Fans of urban fantasy with diverse characters and cultural depth will enjoy Shadowshaper Legacy by Daniel José Older. Perfect for readers of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series and those who appreciate the vibrant magic in Nnedi Okorafor's Akata Witch.
432
Novel • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary
2020
YA
14-18 years
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