: Deka begins to develop new, startling gifts. She must discover whether these powers are the key to saving Otera or if she represents its greatest threat.

is the second installment in Namina Forna’s epic Young Adult fantasy trilogy, published in German by Loewe Verlag . The story continues six months after the events of the first book, Golden wie Blut , following Deka as she navigates a kingdom in the midst of a brutal war. Plot Overview

: The novel explores deep themes of emancipation, social justice, and the dismantling of patriarchal structures. Reviewers from Goodreads highlight its focus on intersectional feminism and the loyalty of "found family" bonds. Book Details Original Title : The Merciless Ones . Publication Date : October 12, 2022 (German Edition). Format : 512 pages, suitable for readers aged 14 and up. Translator : Ann Lecker and Bettina Arlt. The Eternal Ones by Namina Forna - Runalong The Shelves

: Although the goddesses have been freed, a new dark force is rising in Otera. The Jatu are assembling an army to fight the returning goddesses, and Deka and her friends are caught in the middle of this ancient struggle.