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chimamas's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
It's a YA fantasy novel that I found through tiktok. Some of the reviews for this book refer to it as a Nigerian Harry Potter and that doesn't feel right to me. As a huge Harry Potter fan, this book is better. The characters have more dimension and the story has good pacing. It's part of a series and I look forward to reading the rest. Overall, I'm going with a solid 7/10, would definitely recommend.
trapwomanistcyborgwitch's review against another edition
4.0
Re-read for the third book in the series. Very imaginative and unique. Love all of the Nigerian folklore and magic interwoven in the story. Great Character growth for Sunny.
peytonm's review against another edition
5.0
This is the coolest fantasy YA novel I've read in a long time. The magic system was awesome, and I enjoyed the characters, especially my bb Orlu. I loved the setting in Nigeria. Can't wait to read the next one!
amfurois's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
elisalasater's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Violence, and Kidnapping
kirstenrose22's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this, but my socks remained firmly on my feet. I loved the setting, and how Sunny is the ultimate outsider. A lot of the book is spent exploring the new magic world which Sunny has discovered co-existing with her own. The climax was not particularly well-explained, unfortunately. Also, while I did like it, it was not incredibly compelling either. But how awesome to have a fantasy novel with a protagonist-of-color in a non-Western setting (and not just for *exoticism*'s sake).
deanamethyst's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
laura_ellen04's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
I loved this book. The audiobook was especially enjoyable. I loved the band of young characters and will recommend this to my high school students.
literaryleftie's review against another edition
4.0
This book was incredibly well written and told a gripping story. Unfortunately, it wasn't quite my cup of tea. I don't think that I will read the next one, but I do not regret reading this one.
livslib's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Although I deeply resonated with the 2-star reviews for this book and do not care to know what happens next, I’m giving this book a 3 because #blackvoices and also because I think the author did a decent job of highlighting racism, bullying, and global economic disparities. I just wish the storytelling was better and more believable
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death