Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans (Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans, 1)
★★★
Adopted by her aunt and uncle who think that she brings misfortune wherever she goes, Adia is sent to the Academy of Shamans to train during her year of practicality, in the hopes of finding out why she has these powers that her family doesn't. While she is there and reluctantly honing her gifts, she has to save her people from the evil spirit who threatens to take over the land, while also learning how to trust people and herself. The first in a series, this is a great epic fantasy story for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, as well as the Serwa Boateng series.
Reviewed by Ann-Marie A.