Òrìṣà & Olympians: Bound by Fate
On sale
4th March 2027
Price: £24.99
‘A stunning debut. I devoured every page’ Elise Kova, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author
‘A story of romance, war, and star-crossed love. I devoured this’ Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, Sunday Times bestselling author
‘A masterful debut that lingers long after the final page’ Jennifer Delaney, Sunday Times bestselling author
‘An electric fusion of cultures, with rich, captivating world-building and a smouldering love story woven between the pages’ E.S. Drake, author of Acts of Cupidity
‘An addictive tale of celestial rivalries and sizzling romance’ M.H. Ayinde, Sunday Times bestselling author
‘Endlessly fascinating and wholly captivating’ A.T. Qureshi, bestselling author
Lore meets Children of Blood and Bone in this decadent true enemies-to-lovers romance, blending epic Greek and Nigerian mythology. The first in an irresistible new duology by debut author Cairo Aibangbee.
For five millennia, a vicious war has raged between the Òrìṣà and Olympians. When the devastating effects of this battle begin to seep into the mortal world, threatening the existence of the gods, The Divine Council decree a union to force peace.
Merciless. Powerful. Broken . . . Ares, Olympian God of War, has no time for romance. Having spent his life on the battlefield as Zeus’ heir, the future of Olympus now rests entirely upon his shoulders - a responsibility that his family will never allow him to forget.
Fierce. Loyal. Guarded . . . Ọṣun, Òrìṣà of the Rivers, despises everything the Olympians stand for. Reeling from the death of her dearest friend at their hands, she is determined to keep her heart closed to the enemy – no matter the cost.
But when Ọṣun and Ares are bound together in a farce of love to keep their warring pantheons at bay, they soon find themselves caught in a battle of their own, between the hatred they have been taught to feel for one another and a connection that becomes impossible to ignore . . .
Tropes:
– True enemies to lovers
– Angsty slow burn
– Arranged marriage but also forbidden love!?
– He falls first
– Mythological setting and creatures
– ‘Who did this to you?’ vibes
‘A story of romance, war, and star-crossed love. I devoured this’ Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, Sunday Times bestselling author
‘A masterful debut that lingers long after the final page’ Jennifer Delaney, Sunday Times bestselling author
‘An electric fusion of cultures, with rich, captivating world-building and a smouldering love story woven between the pages’ E.S. Drake, author of Acts of Cupidity
‘An addictive tale of celestial rivalries and sizzling romance’ M.H. Ayinde, Sunday Times bestselling author
‘Endlessly fascinating and wholly captivating’ A.T. Qureshi, bestselling author
Lore meets Children of Blood and Bone in this decadent true enemies-to-lovers romance, blending epic Greek and Nigerian mythology. The first in an irresistible new duology by debut author Cairo Aibangbee.
For five millennia, a vicious war has raged between the Òrìṣà and Olympians. When the devastating effects of this battle begin to seep into the mortal world, threatening the existence of the gods, The Divine Council decree a union to force peace.
Merciless. Powerful. Broken . . . Ares, Olympian God of War, has no time for romance. Having spent his life on the battlefield as Zeus’ heir, the future of Olympus now rests entirely upon his shoulders - a responsibility that his family will never allow him to forget.
Fierce. Loyal. Guarded . . . Ọṣun, Òrìṣà of the Rivers, despises everything the Olympians stand for. Reeling from the death of her dearest friend at their hands, she is determined to keep her heart closed to the enemy – no matter the cost.
But when Ọṣun and Ares are bound together in a farce of love to keep their warring pantheons at bay, they soon find themselves caught in a battle of their own, between the hatred they have been taught to feel for one another and a connection that becomes impossible to ignore . . .
Tropes:
– True enemies to lovers
– Angsty slow burn
– Arranged marriage but also forbidden love!?
– He falls first
– Mythological setting and creatures
– ‘Who did this to you?’ vibes
Reviews
A blazing and inventive tale, rich in mythology and magic, Aibangbee weaves a story of romance, war, and star-crossed love. I devoured this.
I was immediately lured into a world of fantasy unlike any other. Cairo writes with a golden imagination, taking the reader on an unforgettable journey as passions rage in the heavens and earth. Stunning!
A truly masterful debut, bursting at the seams with love and woven together by two rich and flavourful cultures
A masterful debut that lingers long after the final page. Seamlessly blending rich cultural influences, captivating mythology and fierce world-building. A gripping tale with a forbidden romance woven artfully though it's pages that adds depth, tension, and emotion, making this an unforgettable read from a remarkable new voice in fantasy
An addictive tale of celestial rivalries and sizzling romance, set in a world that blends Greek and Yoruba mythology in truly wonderful ways. It is an absolute joy!
Aibangbee's debut is a richly imagined fantasy that is endlessly fascinating and wholly captivating
An electric fusion of cultures, with rich, captivating world building and a smouldering love story woven between the pages, a stunning debut
This is a bold reimagining of an epic clash of pantheons. The Yoruba Orisa meet the Greek gods in this masterfully woven tale of unforgettable forbidden love. Exploring destiny, sacrifice, and the enduring power of the heart against opposing forces, this debut is a stunning achievement that will delight readers of mythological fantasy and epic romance alike
A stunning debut. It has it all: political turmoil, enemies to lovers, and a fresh take on mythology I couldn't get enough of. I devoured every page
Epic, intimate, and unforgettable, BOUND BY FATE reminds us that myths endure not because they remain unchanged, but because bold storytellers keep finding new ways to make them come alive!
