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A romantic standalone fantasy set in the world of Raybearer, from New York Times bestselling author Jordan Ifueko THE SMALLEST SPARK CAN BIND TWO HEARTS . . . OR START A REVOLUTION. In the magic-soaked capital city of Oluwan, 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 being known only as the Crocodile, a god rumoured 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 - 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.

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A brand new, utterly captivating fantasy novel. * Armadillo Newsletter * The Maid And The Crocodile brilliantly weaves mythology through this beautiful story about equality, finding your voice and making a difference. This is a superb read not to be missed! * Books with Dan Sam End * The book was filled with plot twists and full of heartwarming moments and emotional turns. * Armadillo Magazine *

A brand new, utterly captivating fantasy novel. * Armadillo Newsletter * The Maid And The Crocodile brilliantly weaves mythology through this beautiful story about equality, finding your voice and making a difference. This is a superb read not to be missed! * Books with Dan Sam End * The book was filled with plot twists and full of heartwarming moments and emotional turns. * Armadillo Magazine * A wonderful novel, full of engaging characters. * The School Librarian *

A brand new, utterly captivating fantasy novel. * Armadillo Newsletter *

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Jordan Ifueko is the New York Times bestselling author of the RAYBEARER series and the Disney-Marvel comics MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR. She's a Nebula Award, Ignyte Award, Audie Award and Hugo Lodestar finalist. She writes about magic Black girls who aren't magic all the time, because honestly, they deserve a vacation. Ifueko lives in Atlanta with her husband and their tripawd dog.

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