Absolutely love the cover! Both covers for this series are so beautiful.When a new, flourishing segment of Naema’s online supporters start targeting black girls, however, Naema must discover the true purpose of her magical voice. But Naema knows the truth and is determined to build herself back up - no matter what. No one understands her side: not her boyfriend, not her friends, nor her Eloko community. Everyone loves her - well, until she’s cast as the awful person who exposed Tavia’s secret siren powers. Teen influencer Naema Bradshaw has it all: she’s famous, privileged, has “the good hair”- and she’s an Eloko, a person who’s gifted with a song that woos anyone who hears it. Morrow’s A Chorus Rises, a brilliant contemporary fantasy set in the world of A Song Below Water.

The Hate U Give meets Shadowshaper in Bethany C. All thoughts and opinions are my own.** Thank you to Tor Teen for giving me a chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review! And only Naema can discover the true purpose of her power, and how to use it.Title: A Chorus Rises (A Song Below Water, #2)Ĭategories: Urban Fantasy, Racism, Hate Crimes, Social Media, Identity, Young Adultĭisclaimer: **I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. What she finds is a new community in a flourishing group of online fans who support her.Īt first, it feels like it used to-the fandom, the adoration, the community that takes her side-but when her online advocates start targeting other Black girls, Naema will realize that-for Black girls like her-even the privilege of fame has its limits. to her family, her real self, and the truth about her magic.

Villified by those closest to her, Naema heads to the Southwest where she is determined to stage a comeback. Everyone loves her-until she's cast as the villain who exposed a Siren to the whole world.ĭragged by the media, and canceled by her fans, no one understands her side: not her boyfriend, not her friends, not even her fellow Eloko. Teen influencer Naema Bradshaw has it all: she’s famous, stylish, gorgeous-and she’s an Eloko, a charismatic person gifted with a melody that people adore. Meet Naema Bradshaw: a beautiful Eloko, once Portland-famous, now infamous, as she navigates a personal and public reckoning where confronting the limits of her privilege will show Naema what her magic really is, and who it makes her.

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