The Lies of the Ajungo
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A Library Journal Best Book of the Month!
They say there is no water in the City of Lies. They say there are no heroes in the City of Lies. They say there are no friends beyond the City of Lies. But would you believe what they say in the City of Lies?
In the City of Lies, they cut out your tongue when you turn thirteen, to appease the terrifying Ajungo Empire and make sure it continues sending water. Tutu will be thirteen in three days, but his parched mother won't last that long. So Tutu goes to his oba and makes a deal: she provides water for his mother, and in exchange he will travel out into the desert and bring back water for the city. Thus begins Tutu's quest for the salvation of his mother, his city, and himself.
The Lies of the Ajungo opens the curtains on a tremendous world, and begins the epic fable of the Forever Desert. With every word, Moses Ose Utomi weaves magic.
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This was amazing! I have only good things to say about this book: I loved loved LOVED the writing, the story, the characters, the world-building, EVERYTHING. Tutu and the others were wonderful characters. The book only got better and better as the pages went on and the last few chapters were the best in my opinion. Also, I just saw that there will be a second part and I'm so excited to read it! Because here comes the one thing I didn't like: the length. On one hand, it's good that it's short because I completed it in just over an hour. On the other hand, I would've LOVED seeing more of this rich, interesting world. I will be right here waiting for the next book to find out what happened after this one ended.
Description
A Library Journal Best Book of the Month!
They say there is no water in the City of Lies. They say there are no heroes in the City of Lies. They say there are no friends beyond the City of Lies. But would you believe what they say in the City of Lies?
In the City of Lies, they cut out your tongue when you turn thirteen, to appease the terrifying Ajungo Empire and make sure it continues sending water. Tutu will be thirteen in three days, but his parched mother won't last that long. So Tutu goes to his oba and makes a deal: she provides water for his mother, and in exchange he will travel out into the desert and bring back water for the city. Thus begins Tutu's quest for the salvation of his mother, his city, and himself.
The Lies of the Ajungo opens the curtains on a tremendous world, and begins the epic fable of the Forever Desert. With every word, Moses Ose Utomi weaves magic.
Book Information
Posts
This was amazing! I have only good things to say about this book: I loved loved LOVED the writing, the story, the characters, the world-building, EVERYTHING. Tutu and the others were wonderful characters. The book only got better and better as the pages went on and the last few chapters were the best in my opinion. Also, I just saw that there will be a second part and I'm so excited to read it! Because here comes the one thing I didn't like: the length. On one hand, it's good that it's short because I completed it in just over an hour. On the other hand, I would've LOVED seeing more of this rich, interesting world. I will be right here waiting for the next book to find out what happened after this one ended.