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The Maid and the Crocodile

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By Jordan Ifueko

Publisher Description

The smallest spark can bind two hearts . . . or start a revolution.

In the magic-soaked capital city of Oluwan, country bumpkin Small Sade needs a job—preferably as a maid, with employers who don’t mind her unique appearance and unlucky foot. But before she can be hired, she accidentally binds herself to a powerful god known only as the Crocodile, who is rumored to devour pretty girls. Small Sade entrances the Crocodile with her secret: she is a Curse Eater, gifted with the ability to alter people’s fates by cleaning their houses.

The handsome god warns that their fates are bound, but Small Sade evades him, launching herself into a new career as the Curse Eater of a swanky inn. She is determined to impress the wealthy inhabitants and earn her place in Oluwan City . . . assuming her secret-filled past—and the revolutionary ambitions of the Crocodile God—don’t catch up with her.

But maybe there is more to Small Sade. And maybe everyone in Oluwan City deserves more, too, from the maids all the way to the Anointed Ones.

Fans of the Raybearer series, Howl's Moving Castle, and Beauty and the Beast will enjoy The Maid and the Crocodile–no prior knowledge of the Raybearer series necessary.

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Abigail

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Change and grow Diverse representation Satisfying conclusion Well-structured Enchanted Vivid descriptions Beautifully-written Ableism

Yoonacorn

Created 1 day ago

“I'm begging y'all to do yourself a favor and read this and the rest of Jordan Ifueko books. The best YA books I've read in years! The world-building is so textured that I can practically smell and hear the places that Ifueko expertly brings to life. The magic is unique, and the characters are flawed and multidimensional and navigate complex issues like disability justice, classism, privilege, and allyship. All that with a sprinkle of romance. An autobuy author ❤️”

Believable Change and grow Diverse representation Predictable but satisfying Immersive world-building Descriptive Easy to read

Amber Johnson

Created 2 days ago

“This is the first fantasy book that I’ve ever read and I loved it! I laughed and I cried. I didn’t really know where the story was going while reading, but I really enjoyed how it came together. The ending was so sweet and beautiful and happy! I feel comforted and loved and motivated and hopeful and optimistic after reading.”

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