Where to Start Reading Abiola Abrams
Because Abiola Abrams’ work spans diverse genres—ranging from hip-hop fiction and romantic fantasy to spiritual non-fiction and oracle decks—your best starting point depends entirely on what you are looking to get out of her writing:
- For Spiritual Guidance & Rituals: Start with African Goddess Initiation: Sacred Rituals for Self-Love, Prosperity, and Joy (2021). This is her most popular spiritual guide and serves as the perfect entry point into her teachings on divine feminine energy.
- For Self-Esteem & Personal Growth: Begin with The Sacred Bombshell Handbook of Self-Love (2014). This award-winning volume focuses on self-worth, emotional healing, and overcoming limiting beliefs.
- For Manifestation & Mysticism: Start with From Imagination to Reality: Secret Manifestation Lessons and the Law of Assumption (2024), which explores the teachings of the mystic Abdullah.
- For Fiction Readers: Start with her debut novel Dare (2007), a modern, hip-hop-infused retelling of the Faust legend. If you prefer romantasy, look out for her upcoming novel Honey Goddess.
Publication Order of Novels & Fiction
Abrams’ fiction stands alone, meaning you can read these novels in any order. However, reading them in publication order shows her growth from contemporary urban drama to folklore-inspired romance.
- Dare (2007) – A bold, feminist reimagining of Faust set against the backdrop of the hip-hop industry.
- Honey Goddess (Expected December 8, 2026) – A slow-burn romantasy that merges modern life with ancient power, focusing on a salon owner chosen by the Orisha goddess Oshun.
Publication Order of Non-Fiction & Spiritual Guides
While each of these self-help and spiritual guides is designed to be read as a standalone manual, reading them in order of release tracks the expansion of her spiritual system from foundational self-love to deep ancestral magic.
- The Sacred Bombshell Handbook of Self-Love: The 11 Secrets of Feminine Power (2014)
- African Goddess Initiation: Sacred Rituals for Self-Love, Prosperity, and Joy (2021)
- From Imagination to Reality: Secret Manifestation Lessons and the Law of Assumption (2024)
- The Divine Frequency: Harness the Magic of Universal Laws for Love, Abundance, and Joy (2025)
How to Use the Companion Oracle Decks
A unique feature of Abiola Abrams' bibliography is her creation of oracle decks, which are designed to complement and expand upon the lessons in her non-fiction books. You do not need the decks to understand the books, but they serve as interactive tools for daily practice.
- African Goddess Rising Oracle (2021) & Pocket Oracle (2023): These 44-card decks feature various African goddesses and are designed to be drawn from while working through the temples in African Goddess Initiation.
- Secrets of the Ancestors Oracle (2024): A 45-card deck focused on lineage healing and ancestral connection.
- Faces of Oshun Oracle (2025): A deck focused specifically on the divine feminine energy and aspects of the Orisha Oshun.
What to Know Before You Start
Abrams' non-fiction books do not follow a traditional narrative arc. For instance, African Goddess Initiation is structured as a journey through eight "spiritual temples" (ranging from the Temple of Ancestors to the Temple of High Priestesses). You can read these guides cover-to-cover, or you can use them as reference manuals, turning to specific chapters and rituals when you feel drawn to their specific medicine. There is no right or wrong way to read them—trust your intuition to guide your path.