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Also by Anita Kopacz:

The Wind on Her Tongue, February 2025
Hardcover / e-Book
Shallow Waters, August 2022
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Shallow Waters, August 2021
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The Wind on Her Tongue
Anita Kopacz

Atria/Black Privilege Publishing
February 2025
On Sale: January 21, 2025
Featuring: Yemaya; Oya
224 pages
ISBN: 1668052210
EAN: 9781668052211
Kindle: B0D4HF8SCB
Hardcover / e-Book
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Multicultural African-American | Fantasy Historical

In this lyrical and stirring companion to the “spellbinding” (Harper’s Bazaar) Shallow Waters, Oya—the Yoruban deity of the weather—is brought to life during 1870s America. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Sun.

Born in Cuba after her mother Yemaya’s adventures in the New World, Oya has inherited otherworldly powers from her Yoruba Orisha lineage. While Yemaya is known for her healing abilities, Oya’s influence over the storm proves to be destructive, posing a threat to her mother and the island’s safety.

Sent to New Orleans to study under Marie Laveau, the Queen of Voodoo, Oya begins a journey across the still young America, encountering a myriad of historical figures, including Mary Ellen Pleasant, Jesse James, Lew Hing, and more.

As Oya navigates the landscapes of racism, colorism, and classism, she grapples with her own identity and powers, striving to find her place in a fraught and complex society. A moving, vivid exploration of resilience, heritage, and the enduring spirit of a young woman coming into her own, The Wind on Her Tongue transports you to a world where magic and reality intertwine.

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