The City We Became

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin is a captivating urban fantasy novel set in contemporary New York City. When a young grad student steps off a train, he realizes he doesn’t remember who he is or even his name. In this glorious tale of culture, identity, magic, and myths, the city itself comes alive as five New Yorkers must unite to defend it. Each city has a soul, and New York City has five protectors.

But lurking beneath the surface is an ancient evil threatening to destroy everything unless they can come together and stop it.