KaiserinDaye
She Walks with the Hibiscus is a lush, Caribbean-inspired coming-of-age fantasy about legacy, magic, and the courage to walk into the unknown.
When a mysterious magical drought begins to choke the life from her homeland-wilting crops, silencing spirits, and unraveling spellwork-young witch Abayomi is chosen to find the Crimson Hibiscus, a mythical flower said to restore magic and open pathways to the ancestors. Her journey will take her across the scattered isles of Akhalan, a vibrant archipelago steeped in old gods, deep rituals, and secrets long buried.
Guided by ancestral wisdom and visions she doesn't yet understand, Abayomi must navigate treacherous waters-both literal and spiritual. Her path leads her into forgotten temples, sacred rivers, and unexpected alliances, including one with a rogue pirate captain whose ship becomes her passage to one of the far-off isles. As she delves deeper into the heart of Akhalan's magic, she uncovers old conflicts, hidden histories, and the truth about her own power.
Rich with Caribbean folklore, spiritual depth, and lyrical prose, She Walks with the Hibiscus is a tale of transformation, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and the legacy that calls her forward.
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"...... Just to be sure we're on the same page" He, his strides lengthy.
I sputtered behind him absolutely aghast.
" Page? We aren't even in the same book!"