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I recently received this stunning book in the mail and I can’t believe I haven’t seen this book before. This epic fantasy sounds absolutely stunning and I can’t wait to start reading it! Blurb: The vast Umar Empire has flourished for centuries thanks to the miraculous Ohaleh rice, a sacred grain brought by the first Empress Kokun from a distant land. Resistant to all parasites, the rice has sustained peace and prosperity—until now. When a mysterious infestation strikes, famine spreads, and the empire begins to crumble. Fifteen-year-old Aisha, granddaughter of the deposed king of the West Kantar domain, flees to the imperial capital with her younger brother after a violent coup. There, she meets the reigning Kokun, Olie—an enigmatic girl worshipped for her supposed gift of scent, yet secretly powerless. As Aisha uncovers her own latent ability to perceive the natural world through smell, she and Olie form an unlikely alliance. Together, they must confront a hidden history, uncover the truth behind the Ohaleh rice, and confront forces that threaten not just the empire’s survival, but the very balance of nature. Kokun: The Girl from the West marks the beginning of an epic tale of rebellion, inheritance, and the fight to reconnect with a world on the brink of collapse. #epicfantasy #europaedition #literature #recommandation #currentlyreading

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March is delivering such a beautifully diverse lineup of stories guys! The female centered reads are absolutely calling to me. I crave the influence of women across different cultures, different religions, backgrounds and different worlds… These are the kinds of books that are going to illuminate something within you, and stay long after the end. Here’s to a March of stories that feel illuminating, entertaining, human and valuable. #MarchReads #WomenWriters #DiverseBooks #ReadersOfInstagram #BookishLife

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I have been saving up for a little bit and just could wait any longer to share these beautiful books! Each one sounds absolutely amazing and I just can’t wait to read them! Thank you @Red Hen Press @Graywolf Press and @bellevueliterarypress for taking the time and sending me these books! #bookhaul #translatedfiction #literaryfiction #bookpromotion #bookaholic