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euphemiajo's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Child death, and Grief
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Colonisation
emlo's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
I loved the Yoruba folklore woven into this story. It explores family dynamics well and the contrast of city vs rural life in Nigeria. There are plenty of strong female characters in this book. It could be a bit scary for younger children as there is depiction of near drowning.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Grief
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