Written with lushness and lyricism, this is a complex tale of friendships, community and family conflict expressed in fantastical metaphors * Sunday Times, Book of the Week *
A stirring fantasy, rich in west African legend, investigates the bonds of blood, love and friendship, and what it takes to grow into your power * Guardian *
Myth, magic and superstition course through this dark and mesmerising novel of witchcraft, family and coming of age. I loved both A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars and Wolf Light, but this is Badoe's best YA novel yet * Editor's Choice, The Bookseller *
Fierce and thrilling, Lionheart Girl delivers on the promise of Badoe's debut, and then some. I loved this original, lyrical, dark fable -- Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of A Secret of Birds of Bone
Vividly imaginative, brave, passionate and original heroine. A different kind of magical adventure that draws on West African myth for a story of universal interest' -- Amanda Craig, author of The Golden Rule
Unlike anything I've ever read. Mythical, vivid, unsettling and utterly page-turning, Lionheart Girl explores bonds of blood, friendship and the power of being true to yourself. Both unique and brilliant -- Ele Fountain, author of Melt
This is a magical tale, one that I loved... Yaba's writing is a rich feast to be savoured. Filled with unforgettable images that leave you breathless, it is about the strength of love' -- Sally Gardner, author of Invisible in a Bright Light
Loved it! Yaba's best so far - a wonderful tale of magic and family -- Cat Johnson
Lionheart Girl is deeply atmospheric, stunningly original, and sizzling with ancient myth and magic. Utterly unmissable -- Sophie Anderson, author of The Castle of Tangled Magic
A fun and ambitious read... A familial take on the fantasy genre' * Bad Form *
Rooted in west African myth and tradition... This is a superb book * Irish Times *
A thrillingly talented Ghanaian author weaving West African myth into a tale of love and courage * New Statesman *
A bewitching, often dark, magical realism novel for children aged 12+ * Book Trust *
I love Badoe's tales of myth and magic * Daily Mail *
Lionheart Girl is brilliantly written, richly evocative, and quite unforgettable. I loved it -- Lauren St John
Sheba and her mama have a uniquely combative relationship I don't think I've really seen before in YA fantasy. There's magic, great family relationships and lyrical writing and a beautiful ending! -- Peter Bunzl