Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans

Isi Hendrix Press Reviews

An immersive, funny, clever fantasy with real emotional depth. I couldn't put it down! - A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

Deep, piercing, and urgent, Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans marries historic heft with the soaring possibilities of magic to tell a spellbinding story of empowerment and liberation. Author Isi Hendrix makes a passion-packed entrance onto the middle grade stage, and readers of all ages will do well to pick up this first entry in a powerful new fantasy series. - Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series

[A] gripping, incisive post-colonial 9+ story of magical education with a difference. - The Guardian

This book is incredible! With a dazzling cast of characters wrapped up in a rich, imaginative afrofantasy world, Adia's thrilling journey will have you eager to turn the next page! - B.B. Alston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Amari and the Night Brothers

SPECTACULAR. Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans is a vivid, thrilling, heart-speeding fantasy adventure threaded through with important and powerful truths. I absolutely LOVED it. - Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs

With heart and humor, Adia Kelbara is a tale of victory for anyone who's been made to feel ashamed of who they are. Not only does Adia prove that our power can be reclaimed, she takes us on a rollicking fun adventure along the way. - Graci Kim, New York Times bestselling author of the Gifted Clans trilogy

By turns immersive, thrilling, funny, and powerful, Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans will grab readers from the first lines to the breathtaking finale. Readers will fall in love with Adia and root for her fierce quest to right the wrongs done against her people. - Sylvia Liu, award-winning author of Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation