Ehigbor Okosun
Ehigbor Okosun is an Austin-based author who writes speculative fiction for adult and young adult audiences. A British private school survivor turned Nigerian American immigrant, she hopes to do justice to the myths and traditions she was steeped in, and to honor her large, multiracial, and multiethnic family.
She is a graduate of the University of Texas with degrees in Plan II Honors, neurolinguistics, and English, as well as chemistry and premedical studies, and was recently named a Cynthia Leitich Smith Writing Mentor Award finalist. When she's not reading, you can catch her bullet journaling and baking.
Genres: Fantasy
New and upcoming books
Ehigbor Okosun recommends
The Jinn Daughter (2024)
Rania Hanna
"A beautiful, haunting homage to Middle Eastern folklore, The Jinn Daughter is a stirring tale of love, grief, and the depths we're willing to go to save our loved ones. Hanna's beautifully drawn, complex characters weave together a story that will find its way into your very bones and leave you wanting more."
Faebound (2024)
(Faebound, book 1)
Saara El-Arifi
"Epic in scope, and imagination, Faebound is a stirring fantastical adventure that celebrates love in a landscape torn apart by war and heartache . . ."
Sun of Blood and Ruin (2023)
(Sun of Blood and Ruin, book 1)
Mariely Lares
"An exhilarating tale of revolution, original magic, and divided loyalties, Sun of Blood and Ruin is a triumph. Rich with vivid characters, and an immersive landscape, Lares weaves a breathtaking, complex story grounded in Mesoamerican myth that pulls the reader into a fantastical journey of self-discovery, courage, and the meaning of freedom. Don't miss this one!"
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