Yeseni and the Daughter of Peace, set in 18th century West Africa, is a blend of science fiction, fantasy, and historical elements. This was a very powerful and touching read. The cover art is amazing and draws you in. Yeseni, a power only a few posses, was very intriguing. If you could go back in time and change something or everything, would you? Elewa, with the ability of time travel, must bear this weight of this moral dilemma. I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend to anyonewho like historical fantasy.

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Thank you to Netgalley and Unbound for this copy!

Set in Africa in the 1700s, we follow a girl named Elewa, as she struggles to come to terms with her betrothal to the heir of a rival tribe and the mysterious abilities she possesses. Elewa has Yeseni, a gift that allows her to see memories from the past and the future, and through this she learns something truly terrible took place. This memory she witnesses kickstarts the slave trade. Can she balance attempting to rewrite history and her upcoming nuptials?

I found the idea of Yeseni fascinating. Can you imagine how much would change in our world if someone had this gift? However, it has its consequences. Whatever Elewa manages to change could seriously impact her family’s lives, and it’s not an easy decision for her to make. I did find Elewa a bit annoying and naive at times, but keep in mind she is only 16! It’s natural for a teenager to act like that.

A really intriguing premise and plot that slightly struggled to follow through - I think largely due to the pacing. That said I did enjoy reading and would pick up another of the author’s books.

It was a good story but the writing felt incomplete. There were times I was hoping for more information or more detail and it wasn't there. I think it still needs to be worked out.