Reviews
“The most spectacular part of the book is. . .Ashâke herself: her anger at the silent gods, her slow journey to find out who she is without the temple, and finally her discovery of her own true power.”—The Washington Post
“The novella of the year has arrived! Ogundiran’s story of an acolyte’s lost faith is electrifying, terrifying, and tender all at the same time. There’s more wonder and creativity packed into these pages than a book five times its length, and I’m already aching for the next chapter in Ashâke’s adventure.”—Mark Oshiro, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“A lost priestess, magic storytellers, godkillers, and a secret that could upend the world. Tobi Ogundiran has woven together a masterful fantasy epic of lost faith, found family, and a cosmic war—with hints of more to come. This is one to add to your reading list!“—P. Djèlí Clark
“Ogundiran unveils a world that is both in recovery and on the cusp of collapse, a brilliant tension that he reinforces with a propulsive plot, dynamic imagery, and a protagonist who holds within her the seeds of hope. I’m already looking forward to book two.”—Moses Ose Utomi
“Immersive, entertaining, and well-crafted, with an atmospheric tone and an intriguing cast of characters, In the Shadow of the Fall is a small African epic fantasy with big scope and big stakes, and I look forward to its conclusion.”—Wole Talabi, Locus
“Ogundiran keeps the action humming while still managing to probe impressive emotional depths, and a cliffhanger ending sets things up nicely for a sequel. Fans of mythic fantasy drawing from non-Western traditions will want to snap this up.”—Publishers Weekly
“A sure hit for fans of Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Moses Ose Utomi, and N.K. Jemisin.”—Booklist
Praise for Jackal, Jackal
“Alive with witches, griots, restless spirits, and an unfailing capacity for surprise, Ogundiran’s superb weird-fantasy fictions have in recent years dazzled readers.” —Publishers Weekly, Summer Reads 2023 pick
“Jackal, Jackal is a great showcase of Ogundiran’s consistency and strengths of a storyteller and dark fabulist. Forget logic. These are stories you are meant to feel. Think Grimm by way of Amos Tutuola. Stephen King meets Cyprian Ekwensi.” —Wole Talabi
“Ogundiran’s tales revel in small moments that create big ripples. Jackal, Jackal is a collection of such stories, characters grasping at a wish in their own unique, earnest way. An exciting yet intimate collection from a writer who continues to surprise and delight.” —Suyi Davies Okungbowa
“An astonishing debut collection with real teeth.” —Priya Sharma
