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lanid's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Body horror, Bullying, Body shaming, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, and Violence
jenny_librarian's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
Disappointing. It’s the only word I have to describe this book.
I was interested by the culture in the beginning, but that quickly took a turn with the sheer amount of child abuse and sexism dismissed as a culture quirk.
The editing and flow of the story also lacks. There’s no major buildup and the final confrontation makes you wonder why the adults couldn’t take care of it themselves.
As far as this type of stories go, it was subpar.
I was interested by the culture in the beginning, but that quickly took a turn with the sheer amount of child abuse and sexism dismissed as a culture quirk.
The editing and flow of the story also lacks. There’s no major buildup and the final confrontation makes you wonder why the adults couldn’t take care of it themselves.
As far as this type of stories go, it was subpar.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Violence, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Child abuse and Kidnapping
Minor: Fatphobia, Transphobia, and Gun violence
its_van_vulpen's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The concept is so cool but I just didn't care for the story as much. Still undecided about whether I will read the next book because I had to force myself through 80% of the boring parts of the book to get to the interesting 20%. I understand why the characters are ages 12-14 as it makes sense for the "discovery of magical powers" storyline but the rest of the story would make so much sense if the characters were older. If there's a time jump for the rest of the books I might consider them
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Child death
kateloveswords's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Body horror, Cursing, Animal death, Bullying, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Racial slurs, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Kidnapping, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Xenophobia
anikaeb079's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I'm a bit torn on this one. Similarly to some other reviewers, I had problems with the pacing of the story. I also found it a bit hard to relate to the main characters since they were all kids between 12 and 14, so maybe this just wasn't for me.
However, I loved the concept, setting and ideas overall, the plot and characters are interesting and by the middle/end of the book the pace picks up and it gets really tense. I found the ending a bit anti-climactic though.
However, I loved the concept, setting and ideas overall, the plot and characters are interesting and by the middle/end of the book the pace picks up and it gets really tense. I found the ending a bit anti-climactic though.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Child death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, and Violence
foreverinastory's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An amazing world full of magic, excited to see this series continue.
I swear third time is finally the charm, I'm continuing with this series! Akata Witch is about 12 year old Sunny who stumbles into the Leopard world of magic. Sunny ends up forming a coven with three other kids who become best friends through the trials of magic.
This world is both amazing and dangerous. While the kids are learning how to channel their powers, there is a magician who is stalking the town kidnapping and killing kids. Sunny and her coven will end up being the last defense against the evil this magician is trying to call. I really enjoy this world and I love Sunny's character. I love how much she loves soccer and enjoys learning about her powers. Really excited to see what these kids get up to in the next book!
Rep: Albino Nigerian-American female MC, Nigerian-American male side character, Nigerian female side character, Nigerian male side character with dyslexia, Nigerian female side character with severe scoliosis.
CWs: Bullying, death, violence, blood, misogyny, sexism. Moderate: child death, child abuse, kidnapping, murder, body shaming, racism/colorism, domestic abuse, suicide, racial slurs.
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I still love this book! I am still uncomfortable with physically punishing kids for mistakes tho. Sorry not sorry have not changed my mind about that.
I loved Sunny and her inquisitive disposition. Learning about Leopard powers alongside her was so much fun as she keeps digging for answers. I loved that she developed real friendships with her three other coven mates. Several times I got a chosen ones type vibe from them. While they are reckless at times, they're also incredibly powerful. I really want to read the rest of this series so I can see what else Sunny and her friends uncover!
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I really enjoyed this story about magic, friendship and power!
One thing that did bother me was the amount of times the kids were physically punished for not listening or doing something wrong. I just can't get behind that especially since these kids were like 12-14 yrs old!! Like why?
I really loved the magic and adventure this story had. It was easy to follow what happened and I loved all of the tribal references that were added. The setting of Nigeria was magical and realistic simultaneously. The story came alive with Okorafor's distinct story telling voice. I loved how adventurous and rebellious Sunny and her friends were. Their coven was well balanced between their personalities.
I hope we get to learn more about Sunny's family and the Leopard world in the second book!
I swear third time is finally the charm, I'm continuing with this series! Akata Witch is about 12 year old Sunny who stumbles into the Leopard world of magic. Sunny ends up forming a coven with three other kids who become best friends through the trials of magic.
This world is both amazing and dangerous. While the kids are learning how to channel their powers, there is a magician who is stalking the town kidnapping and killing kids. Sunny and her coven will end up being the last defense against the evil this magician is trying to call. I really enjoy this world and I love Sunny's character. I love how much she loves soccer and enjoys learning about her powers. Really excited to see what these kids get up to in the next book!
Rep: Albino Nigerian-American female MC, Nigerian-American male side character, Nigerian female side character, Nigerian male side character with dyslexia, Nigerian female side character with severe scoliosis.
CWs: Bullying, death, violence, blood, misogyny, sexism. Moderate: child death, child abuse, kidnapping, murder, body shaming, racism/colorism, domestic abuse, suicide, racial slurs.
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I still love this book! I am still uncomfortable with physically punishing kids for mistakes tho. Sorry not sorry have not changed my mind about that.
I loved Sunny and her inquisitive disposition. Learning about Leopard powers alongside her was so much fun as she keeps digging for answers. I loved that she developed real friendships with her three other coven mates. Several times I got a chosen ones type vibe from them. While they are reckless at times, they're also incredibly powerful. I really want to read the rest of this series so I can see what else Sunny and her friends uncover!
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I really enjoyed this story about magic, friendship and power!
One thing that did bother me was the amount of times the kids were physically punished for not listening or doing something wrong. I just can't get behind that especially since these kids were like 12-14 yrs old!! Like why?
I really loved the magic and adventure this story had. It was easy to follow what happened and I loved all of the tribal references that were added. The setting of Nigeria was magical and realistic simultaneously. The story came alive with Okorafor's distinct story telling voice. I loved how adventurous and rebellious Sunny and her friends were. Their coven was well balanced between their personalities.
I hope we get to learn more about Sunny's family and the Leopard world in the second book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Sexism, Blood, Violence, and Misogyny
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Racial slurs, Child abuse, Child death, Suicide, Body shaming, Murder, and Racism
rebthack's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? No
3.75
Really enjoyed this book built around African juju. Forget what you might have heard: this is NOT Nigerian Harry Potter - well, maybe there are 2 exceptions: a main character (and her cohort) that I absolutely adore; and, the immersive storytelling/world building skills of Okorafor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Child abuse
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Child death
windsinger's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Kidnapping and Torture
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