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Ligia N. Cushman, MA is a Dominican-American fantasy author and the creative force behind The Mōsa Chronicles, a BookTok sensation captivating readers worldwide. Born in New York City and deeply rooted in her Dominican heritage, Ligia spent many summers in the Dominican Republic immersed in fantasy romance novels—experiences that now fuel her richly imagined, Caribbean-inspired worlds.

Her acclaimed series centers women of color and weaves together themes of romance, betrayal, and magick, offering authentic representation that challenges traditional fantasy tropes. Ligia holds two master's degrees in counseling and human services, which inform the emotional depth and complexity of her characters.

She currently resides in Tampa, FL, with her h ...more

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	Rise of a Dark Throne (The Mōsa Chronicles, #1) 3.65 avg rating — 353 ratings — published 2022 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Rise of a Dark Throne THE MŌSA CHRONICLES - BOOK #1

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November 15, 2022

When Sole awakens from the darkness, a terrifying plague that killed her family, she is left with the one thing she never wanted, Magick. She soon discovers that this rare power, thought to be long lost, has the ability to save her world. The tyrant King of Sundom summons her to serve his own purpose, setting her on an incredibly perilous journey. Sole soon finds hers Read more of this blog post »

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Published on October 26, 2022 13:41 • Tags: black-girl-magic, dark-fantasy, romance

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