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In this lyrical and stirring companion to the "spellbinding" (Harper's Bazaar) Shallow Waters, Oya - the Yoruban deity of the weather - is brought to life during 1870s America. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Sun.. Born in Cuba after her mother Yemaya's adventures in the New World, Oya has inherited otherworldly powers from her Yoruba Orisha lineage. While Yemaya is known for her healing abilities, Oya's influence over the storm proves to be destructive, posing a threat to her mother and the island's safety. Sent to New Orleans to study under Marie Laveau, the Queen of Voodoo, Oya begins a journey across the still young America, encountering a myriad of historical figures, including Mary Ellen Pleasant, Jesse James, Lew Hing, and more.