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A Chorus Rises: A Song Below Water

A Chorus Rises: A Song Below Water

Published in
2021
3.80
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Description

The Hate U Give meets Shadowshaper in Bethany C. Morrow's A Chorus Rises, a brilliant contemporary fantasy set in the world of A Song Below Water. 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. Everyone loves her — well, until she's cast as the awful person who exposed Tavia’s secret siren powers. Now, she's being dragged by the media. No one understands her side: not her boyfriend, not her friends, nor her Eloko community. But Naema knows the truth and is determined to build herself back up — no matter what. 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.
Age
13-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Explores contemporary social issues
  • Features strong, relatable characters
  • Blends fantasy elements with real-world activism
  • Promotes the importance of finding one's voice