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kristinaarike's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.5
hisnameis_panik's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
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
5.0
ken121592's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
barnesbookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
Due once again creates a compelling story that keeps you hooked from the first page. It's interesting to see how old and new characters get woven into the tapestry of the story. The ending makes you feel the need to read the fourth book.
sadee_lilith_bee's review
3.0
Shelved for now. Having a difficult time getting through this one. It feels a little drier than the first two books.
rcielocruz's review against another edition
5.0
What an incredible journey. This volume.of the African Immortals series felt so vast and full on every level: the character development, the plot, the arc, the world-building, the emotion, the ending!!!! Fana is a strong, resonant voice and the relationships she is navigating were rendered so deep and complex. I savored this one over time, because were it not for the lush excellence of the writing, it might be too scary and bloody for me. I read it and listened to the audio book, but halfway through I had to limit it to any time that wasn't close to bedtime. I'm a scary cat who loves this author and Black horror in general. If you're like me, don't hesitate to dive into this book. It's completely, deliciously worth the scare. But definitely start at the beginning, My Soul to Keep. This is book 3 of 4.
joyful24's review
5.0
you can't go wrong with a book dedicated to octavia butler. i'm in love. thank you public library book list for suggesting i read this author. it was like reading octavia butler without the melancholy. not only was it expertly written. everything was so neat. it encompassed so many of the things i love about science fiction and spirituality. you through a little afrocentricity and strong baptist women its like ambrosia for the mind. second favorite science fiction author of all time!!!!!!!
f18's review
dark
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, Kidnapping, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, War, and Grief
Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, and Terminal illness
mind control/violation