This book was so good !! In future New York City, the rich have left the city due to climate changes. The Nubian people were forced to abandon their island in West Africa because of a climate storm. The Nubian people have faced discrimination in the mostly white lower Manhattan. Three Nubian teens must learn to control their powers and decide if they want to fight for their Nubian people or leave them behind.

Nubia: The Awakening was a fun read with a lot of deep themes.

In a future New York City, climate change has caused for the rich to escape the swamps of the city into a floating city of grandeur. The Nubians, immigrants from a destroyed island off the coast of Africa. have lived in the city and suffered overt discrimination. Zuberi, Uzochi, and Lencho are of the first generation of Nubians to be raised in NYC and have varying experiences with the white majority of the city. Zuberi, the quiet warrior, Uzochi, the token Nubian, and Lencho, the gang member, all share a connection and must tap into it to save their people.

I loved reading this book and appreciated the take on several issues within the Black community. I look forward to the rest of this series and highly recommend it for all ages.
Some things I like:
The approach to the realities and perceptions of token minorities
Strong Black woman character
Pre-revolution vibes
The magic system

In this debut book by Omar Epps the future in NYC looks bleak as the rich have ascended and left the city below to fester in the ravages of climate changes. Lower manhattan has become home to the Nubian people who came to NYC after their home was destroyed in the climate storm. Treated badly and held down by the government it is. It until they start to come into their supernatural powers that the rich take notice. Now these teens must learn to harness and control their powers and decide if they want to fight for their Nubian people or ascend to an easier life. An enjoyable read with some important issues and clearly the beginning of a series of books. I look forward to the next book!

Nubia: The Awakening is an action-packed and exciting story, full of mythology and lore. An engaging fantasy read worthy of fans of this genre.