Abeni's Song by P. Djèlí Clark tells the story of a young girl named Abeni, who witnesses her village being destroyed and her struggles to save her friends and family. While celebrating a festival in their small village, Abeni and her family are visited by Asha, an old woman from the forest, who delivers an ominous warning. She warns that the villagers ignored her prior cautions, and now it is too late to escape.
Soon after, warriors with burning swords attack the village. A horned man plays a cursed flute, enchanting children to follow him blindly. Abeni narrowly escapes but sees her friends and family being captured or led away by the horned man. The old woman magically teleports Abeni away from the destroyed village. They then live together in the forest, where Abeni reluctantly begins her magical training. All she can think about is rescuing her loved ones instead of hiding. Will Abeni succeed in saving her family?
I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I found it well-written and entertaining. It strikes a good balance of humor and emotional depth. I loved watching Abeni grow into her own person, discovering her voice and courage to do what is right. This book is the first in a series, and I plan to keep reading the subsequent books.
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