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In the City of Lies, they cut out your tongue when you turn thirteen, to appease the terrifying Ajungo Empire and make sure it continues sending water. Tutu will be thirteen in three days, but his parched mother won’t last that long. So Tutu goes to his oba and makes a deal: she provides water for his mother, and in exchange, he will travel out into the desert and bring back water for the city. Thus begins Tutu’s quest for the salvation of his mother, his city, and himself.
The Lies of the Ajungo opens the curtains on a tremendous world and begins the epic fable of the Forever Desert. With every word, Moses Ose Utomi weaves magic.
My thoughts: Wow! I just finished reading this book today and I must say,
it was truly captivating. The story revolves around a young boy named Tutu, who
embarks on a journey to find water for his tribe and mother. Along the way, he
encounters several fellow travellers who aid him in uncovering the truth about
"The Ajungo and the city of lies."
One of the things I enjoyed most about this book was the
suspenseful plot surrounding the Ajungo. Although I had my suspicions about
what might happen, I couldn't be sure until I reached the end. And speaking of
the ending, it completely took me by surprise! I had been anticipating that
Tutu would become the next leader of his tribe, but the resolution was much
more fulfilling and heartfelt than I ever could have expected.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to young readers. It's
an engaging and thought-provoking tale with a satisfying conclusion. And a big
thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC to read and review.
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