Set in a West African-inspired world of gods and humans, Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko is Rapunzel meets Hunger Games. Tarisai is the daughter of The Lady and has spent her entire childhood isolated in a lonely mansion. When her mother deems her old enough, Tarisai is sent to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with children from all over the world to become one of the Crown Prince's Council of 11. Conflicted by her desire to finally experience a sense of belonging and The Lady's magical wish involving the murder of the Crown Prince, Tarsai learns the value of loyalty and self-preservation.