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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
Gifted by the publisher.
Love that we reunite with Adunni! The pacing is phenomenal with even higher stakes this time. Darè raises a lot of important issues about modern Nigeria, especially how women and girls are the most affected with climate change.
The middle could be a bit awkward for some readers due to its multi-POV structures. But it acts as an important element to offer different aspects of violence against women and girls. It absolutely broke my heart
Love that we reunite with Adunni! The pacing is phenomenal with even higher stakes this time. Darè raises a lot of important issues about modern Nigeria, especially how women and girls are the most affected with climate change.
The middle could be a bit awkward for some readers due to its multi-POV structures. But it acts as an important element to offer different aspects of violence against women and girls. It absolutely broke my heart
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I loved The Girl with the Louding Voice and I am so excited to get more of Adunni. Adunni is excited to start school but is pulled away back to her home town being accused of something so did.
Tia goes and try and find Adunni and get her back to school. The story is well told with Adunni's words as well as other girls and women that were accused of doing something they did. These stories really show how women are treated unfairly in remote villages.
A beautiful story about how the oppressed women rise.
Adjoa Andoh did such a great job with all the characters and bringing them to life
Maybe 3.5 stars. I absolutely adored The Girl with the Louding Voice, but this fell flat for me. The first 200ish pages felt slow and frustrating. Luckily it did pick up in the end, but I almost wish Adunni’s story just ended with Louding Voice
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy the sequel as much as I did. I don’t think it was as good as the first book, but I loved following Adunni’s story in more depth. Her character is so loveable and charming. I didn’t enjoy Tia’s entries as much, but I can understand the use of her narrative voice.
inspiring
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
And So I Roar continues the story of Adunni, a young girl fighting against the burdens her culture places on her. This time, however, the novel expands to include stories from a more diverse group of Nigerian women and focuses on the issues they face.
The story is fast-paced and full of emotion. It moves between the harsh realities of Adunni’s village and the secrets haunting Tia’s past catching up to her present.
Abi Daré does not shy away from hard topics. The scenes of gender-based violence and child marriage are raw and painful. At the same time, the friendships and support between women, especially Tia and Adunni, shine through offering moments of light.
The novel explores themes of erasure and privilege. It shows how women from all sectors of society are often overlooked and silenced. Tia’s story adds another layer, showing the challenges of helping others while battling personal pain.
And So I Roar is a moving and unforgettable book. If you want a read that can take you through all the ranges of emotion then this one is for you.
“We come from earth, we eat from earth, and one day we must go back to earth, so why are we treating it so bad?”
Be still my heart…
This book was absolutely everything and more.
“Books can speak a million billion of languages, telling forever stories and truths with a forever pen and forever ink, more than the writer of the book.”
I read The Girl with the Louding Voice back in 2020 when it released and remembered my reading world had been turned upside down with how good Abi Daré crafted Adunni’s story. Imagine my excitement when I received an advanced copy of And So I Roar, the follow up to Abi’s beloved book!
The story picks up right where The Girls with the Louding Voice leaves off… I won’t spoil anything here if you haven’t picked it up just yet… the story opens with Tia’s POV and a bit about her current troubles… the chapters then switch POV to the charismatic Adunni. I was not prepared for the format of the story… and the propulsive hour by hour IYKYK.
The beginning was like dipping your toe into test the water… and then the next thing you are diving head first into an unforgettable story.
"Forgivement is not for the person that wrong you; it is for you. The anger and pain inside your soul is a darkness that block out your light. Remove that block and see the light.”
Huge thank you to Dutton for sending me over an ARC!
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Lyon.brit.Andthebookshelf/
Be still my heart…
This book was absolutely everything and more.
“Books can speak a million billion of languages, telling forever stories and truths with a forever pen and forever ink, more than the writer of the book.”
I read The Girl with the Louding Voice back in 2020 when it released and remembered my reading world had been turned upside down with how good Abi Daré crafted Adunni’s story. Imagine my excitement when I received an advanced copy of And So I Roar, the follow up to Abi’s beloved book!
The story picks up right where The Girls with the Louding Voice leaves off… I won’t spoil anything here if you haven’t picked it up just yet… the story opens with Tia’s POV and a bit about her current troubles… the chapters then switch POV to the charismatic Adunni. I was not prepared for the format of the story… and the propulsive hour by hour IYKYK.
The beginning was like dipping your toe into test the water… and then the next thing you are diving head first into an unforgettable story.
"Forgivement is not for the person that wrong you; it is for you. The anger and pain inside your soul is a darkness that block out your light. Remove that block and see the light.”
Huge thank you to Dutton for sending me over an ARC!
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Lyon.brit.Andthebookshelf/
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4.5. A slow start bit by the last third I couldn’t put it down. And, so delighted to don’t this was a sequel to Girl With the Louding Voice!!!