Nahia by Emily Jones

Nahia

Emily Jones

Candlewick Press · Hardcover · April 15, 2025

A sweeping romantic epic set in the wild and dangerous world of prehistoric Europe!

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Who it’s for
An immersive prehistoric fantasy where visions, love, and loyalty meet the danger facing a people.
Genres
Prehistoric YA, Historical YA Fantasy, Historical YA Romance
Published
Candlewick Press, April 15, 2025

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A sweeping romantic epic set in the wild and dangerous world of prehistoric Europe! Spain, 8,000 years ago. As Headwoman’s daughter, eighteen-year-old Nahia was born to lead. But when she speaks aloud a forbidden truth—that her people are facing a growing threat of invasion—her expectations are shattered when she’s punished with exile and apprenticed to the enigmatic shaman Eneko instead.

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With her sister Izara made the new heir and her world upended, Nahia is sent away with a young man she barely knows. Deep in the wilds, however, she uncovers a shocking talent for divining messages from the spirits and channelling their turbulent powers. But these visions come to show her that her people are in terrible danger. . . and they need her. Nahia will have to use every advantage she has to save her beloved people—and her sister. In this powerful upper YA with crossover appeal, archaeologist Emily Jones transports us to a rugged world of pine forests, frothy beaches, and wild magic, and masterfully depicts passionate first love, conquest, green sorcery, the unbreakable bond between sisters, and untamed, unashamed female power. Utterly unique and shockingly good, this is a knockout debut, perfect for fans of Jean M. Auel, Adrienne Young, Chloe Gong, Claire M. Andrews, and Rachel Griffin. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! "BREATHTAKINGLY, BRILLIANTLY NEW... I couldn't put this one down!"—Claire M. Andrews, Daughter of Sparta "ENTHRALLING."—Publishers Weekly "TREMENDOUS... Masterful storytelling."—Dr. William Taylor, Curator of Archaeology and author of Hoof Beats

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An immersive prehistoric fantasy where visions, love, and loyalty meet the danger facing a people.

Come here for

  • Prehistoric wilds, green sorcery, and a first love under pressure
  • Sisterly bonds alongside danger and female power

Expect

  • A rugged world of pine forests, beaches, and wild magic
  • A young woman’s exile, unexpected gift, and fight to protect her people

Where it sits

Prehistoric YA54%
Historical YA Fantasy51%
Historical YA Romance37%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Coming of Age
  • Prehistoric YA
  • Paranormal & Supernatural for Teens
Authors
Emily Jones
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
April 15, 2025
Format
Hardcover
Reading lane
Coming of Age