Wild Seed

Wild Seed

by Octavia E. Butler

4.6 (3,095)

4.6 stars from 3,095 reviews. Top 69% of Historical Fiction books we track.


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  • You appreciate speculative fiction that uses fantastical premises to examine power, consent, and the scars of colonialism with unflinching clarity.
  • You're drawn to morally grey characters and relationships so complex they resist easy judgment.
  • You value prose that moves unhurriedly through time, building dread and intrigue rather than rushing toward resolution.

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  • You prefer protagonists you can root for unambiguously, or romance that feels consensual and straightforward.
  • You want faster pacing and more plot momentum in your supernatural fiction.
  • You're looking for a story where good triumphs and evil is punished rather than simply endured or perpetuated.

About this book

Two immortals with supernatural powers chase each other across continents and centuries, their conflict reshaping human destiny. Doro is an ancient spirit who possesses human bodies to sustain his life, killing without remorse. He has bred supernaturally gifted humans into empires under his control. He encounters Anyanwu, an immortal with different abilities—she can heal through touch, transform her body, and reverse aging. She has used her powers to help her neighbors and establish communities of kindred people. When Doro meets Anyanwu, he becomes obsessed with her. From 17th-century Nigeria to 19th-century United States, their relationship unfolds as a power struggle that spans generations and fundamentally alters what it means to be human. This deluxe edition features a new cover design, premium French flaps, newly designed full-color interior covers, and high-quality paper with deckled edges.

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Currently 4.6★ from 3,095 reviews

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