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njdarkish's review against another edition
4.0
Other than a rushed ending this book was almost flawless, taking African folklore into modern urban fantasy in a fascinating way that feels so natural, even to somebody largely unfamiliar with the folklore covered.
tkaryn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Solid 4 stars for this book. I've loved Nnedi Okorafor, since the day I read Binti in an hour. I've been telling my friends this is like an aged-up, slightly darker HP, and the author is amazing instead of being a TERF. Read this to your adolescent kids instead of that other trash. The audiobook was amazing, and so beautifully done. The climax resolved a little too quickly for my taste, but as a 30 something, I'm not the target audience for the book, so I'm okay with it. Highly highly recommend for a very different fantasy book!!
trude_am's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kistireads's review against another edition
5.0
My rating for this is 4.5 ⭐️. This was such a great read - the end of the novel really sped up and we learned so much about the main character.
I didn’t think I would carry on with the series when I first started but I definitely will now
I didn’t think I would carry on with the series when I first started but I definitely will now
sabrina_d_arcy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
alissiachs3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
2.0
karrama's review against another edition
5.0
Magical realism in Nigeria! Sunny is all things, but at the same time she is completely different than one might expect. She has a long list of descriptors: albino Nigerian-descendant born in America who returned, only to be teased by the local children, she befriends a boy who lives next to a "free agent" who doesn't play by society's rules. Turns out our athletic, smart heroine is a magic user.
This is a well-written, quickly paced magic school story where the students have to stop the bad guy. Like Sunny, though, it's much more. A very good read.
This is a well-written, quickly paced magic school story where the students have to stop the bad guy. Like Sunny, though, it's much more. A very good read.
bluberrybooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
Maybe 3.75 but round up
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, and Ableism
Moderate: Body horror, Physical abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, and Misogyny
Minor: Police brutality
multilingual_s's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I'm clearly not the target audience but what held me was the feeling that I would have loved it, if I had read it instead of Harry Potter when I was 10. It has everything: magic, creatures, friendship and of course mortal danger.