Micki Janae
Author on a Mission to Create Compelling Young Adult Fantasy Featuring Strong Black Voices and Fresh Twists on the Genre
Latest Release
OF BLOOD AND LIGHTNING (2024)
In a small, idyllic town in North Dakota, 17-year-old Ophelia Johnson and five other diverse teens inherit the powers of the ancient gods and embark on a mission from the Vessel of Destiny to find the missing Fates, restore the Codex, and save the ancient world. This brilliant debut by rising Black author Micki Janae is a contemporary YA fantasy (age 14-18) with a gripping and fresh twist on Greek mythology.
Coming October 8, 2024: Preorder Today
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Engagingly written with a charmingly heartbroken lead, Of Blood and Lightning feels like a modern twist on the classic YA era. It's filled with humor, heart, and a surprising amount of chills and bloodshed that's in no way sanitized. This is an absolute win for teen readers!”
Sami Ellis, author, Dead Girls Walking
High Praise
Refreshingly original Greek mythology-inspired urban fantasy! With good action and excellent character beats, this one comes highly recommended!
W.F.,
Librarian, New Jersey
In prose that is thrilling, vivid, and full of palpable human emotion, Janae tells a story of grief, love, power, and the strength we all need to face our past to make a better future. From start to glimmering finish, this is a novel with unstoppable light, unflinching spirit, and remarkable skill.
Ashley M. Jones,
Poet Laureate, State of Alabama
