Masquerade

Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi is a lush, lyrical historical fantasy set in a brilliantly reimagined 15th-century West Africa. It follows Òdòdó, a blacksmith’s daughter from Timbuktu whose life is turned upside down when her city is conquered by the Yorùbá warrior king. After being abducted and taken to his capital, Ṣàngótẹ̀, Òdòdó learns that her captor—the supposed vagrant she once met—is in fact the king himself, who has chosen her as his new wife.

Catapulted from outcast to queen, Òdòdó must navigate a treacherous world of political intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles. As rival states threaten war and enemies close in, she must outwit the ruthless king and forge her own path to freedom—or lose everything she has gained.

Inspired by the myth of Persephone, Masquerade is a sweeping tale of power, resilience, and self-discovery, exploring the true cost of freedom in a world ruled by gods, kings, and secrets.