Maria Dahvana Headley wordt geprezen om haar gedurfde herinterpretaties van fundamentele mythen en epen, waarbij ze hun blijvende thema's door een eigentijdse lens bevraagt. Haar kenmerkende literaire stem combineert historische resonantie met scherp sociaal commentaar, waardoor oude verhalen zowel urgent als relevant aanvoelen. Headleys werk verkent vaak macht, gender en de aard van het verhalen vertellen zelf. Ze nodigt lezers voortdurend uit om de verhalen die we vertellen en de erfenissen die ze achterlaten te heroverwegen.
Delving into the legend of Queen Cleopatra, this debut novel intertwines historical narrative with supernatural elements, revealing a captivating tale of passion and bloodlust. The story reimagines Cleopatra's life, exploring her relationships and the dark allure of vampires, offering a fresh perspective on her legacy. Expect a blend of romance, intrigue, and the supernatural that challenges conventional portrayals of the iconic queen.
Aza Ray has struggled with a mysterious lung disease since childhood, making it increasingly difficult for her to breathe and live. When she sees a ship in the sky, her family dismisses it as a side effect of her medication, but Aza believes it’s real—she can hear someone calling her name. Only her best friend, Jason, believes her and supports her, even as she grapples with her feelings for him. Suddenly, Aza is pulled from her world and into Magonia, a fantastical realm above the clouds. Here, she discovers her true self—strong and powerful, free from her previous limitations. However, as she adjusts to her new life, Aza learns that a war is brewing between Magonia and Earth, and she holds the key to humanity's fate, including Jason's. Aza must confront her loyalties and decide where her heart truly lies. The story unfolds with emotional depth, captivating characters, and a unique fantasy world that challenges her understanding of life and love.
The stunning sequel to Maria Dahvana Headley’s critically acclaimed Magonia tells the story of one girl who must make an impossible choice between two families, two homes—and two versions of herself. Aza Ray is back on earth. Her boyfriend, Jason, is overjoyed. Her family is healed. She’s living a normal life, or as normal as it can be if you’ve spent the past year dying, waking up on a sky ship, and discovering that your song can change the world. As in, not normal. Part of Aza still yearns for the clouds, no matter how much she loves the people on the ground. When Jason’s paranoia over Aza’s safety causes him to make a terrible mistake, Aza finds herself a fugitive in Magonia, tasked with opposing her radical, bloodthirsty, recently escaped mother, Zal Quel, and her singing partner, Dai. She must travel to the edge of the world in search of a legendary weapon, the Flock, in a journey through fire and identity that will transform her forever. Told in Maria Headley’s trademark John Green–meets–Neil Gaiman voice, Aerie is sure to satisfy the many readers who can’t wait to return to the spellbinding world of Magonia.
Senzační román s historickým pozadím odkrývá fantastickou proměnu hlavní hrdinky – královny Kleopatry. V temném příběhu se dokonale prolínají řecká, římská i egyptská božstva a neuvěřitelně působivý děj dotvářejí tajemné obřady, mágové z Libyjské pouště i severské čarodějnice. Milostný vztah Kleopatry s Markem Antoniem dokládá význam hluboké lásky v životě.