![]() ![]() Djola sets off alone in search of the cure for the poisoned desert but discovers so much more. The rest of the council is unwilling to see past their own self-interests and limiting beliefs. Djola, The Master of Poisons and the right hand of the Emperor is willing to give up everything to save their world. The leaders who are supposed to be looking out for their people’s best interests only seem to care about their own gain. A poisoned desert is destroying their physical world and the world found in dreams and hearts, the Smokeland. The African-inspired world Hairston created stands on the precipice of destruction. What are you willing to give up in order to change the future? How do you stand up to corruption? How long can our planet withstand our blatant disregard for the warnings it's presenting to us? The book raised many poignant questions for me that are resonant with our lives today. The story is filled with familiar fantasy accoutrement that is woven together with African influences. The standalone novel, Master of Poisons written by Andrea Hairston is a richly diverse epic fantasy saga. As I read, I drew many parallels to our unpredictable lives in 2020. ![]() This novel landed in my lap at the perfect time. The world we are living in is rife with crisis and bubbling with change. ![]()
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