"Akata Woman" follows Sunny Nwazue, a Nigerian-American girl with unique magical abilities. As she navigates her dual identity and the challenges of adolescence, she discovers her place within a hidden world of magic and intrigue. When threats loom over her friends and family, Sunny must embrace her powers and connect with her roots. The story is rich with cultural references and elements of the supernatural, exploring themes of identity, friendship, and courage. As she embarks on a quest that tests her skills and resolve, Sunny ultimately learns the importance of community and self-acceptance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Nsibidi Scripts Series, The Nsibidi Scripts .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by Tantor Audio .

Nnedi Okorafor is a multi-award-winning novelist of African-based sci fi, fantasy and magical realism. Born in the USA to Nigerian immigrant parents, Nnedi is a professor of creative writing and literature at the University of Buffalo. She is the winner of Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Awards, and the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa.