Reviews

Daughters of Nri by Reni K. Amayo

nikkireadsstuff's review

1.0

I got the audiobook version of this book to move through it quickly. The story intrigued me…and unfortunately, that feeling never went away.

I feel like this book was a long, drawn out prequel to the actually story. I loved listening to the audio and hearing traditional pronunciations of words and the language. I enjoyed watching the sisters’ stories unfold. I just REALLY wish we got to the sisters reuniting quicker. I kept waiting for something to happen and was left wanting.

bloodmaarked's review against another edition

DNF @ 39%. i gave it my best shot but i was just thoroughly bored. flat, indistinguishable main characters and i was tired of reading the word 'disfigure'

✧ full review on my tumblr ✧

augustgreatsword's review

adventurous 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

4.75

nitad82's review

inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

sian_m's review

4.0

This was so great! The cover is gorgeous and I didn’t want to stop the book once I started. I found it addictive! I listened to the audible and it had me gripped. The narration was brilliant and really added magic to the story!

trevionef's review

4.0

Daughters of Nri

A Nigerian fantasy about twin goddesses who were separated at birth.

When I say I want fantasy with black characters, THIS IS WHAT I MEAN! This story pulled me in from the very first sentence. It has all the heart warming tropes such as:

Found family
The Chosen Ones
Friends to Lovers

I give it 4 stars only because the twins did not reunite until the very last chapter. However, the rest of the book was so beautiful that I truly did not mind it at all. It also helps that there is a second book.

It dealt with themes of grief, love, and the value of self worth.

Also, I’m convinced that the author was a therapist in another life because there were soooo many inspiring quotes?

I know this isn’t the most explanatory review but it is just so hard to put how amazing this book is into words and you really should just read it and see for yourself!

olivegrove's review

3.0

This book was really slow building. Typically I don’t mind slow builds, but I definitely think this book could’ve picked up the pace just a little bit. I really liked the premise of the book as well as the cover (I mean COME ON. It’s gorgeous.) the characters were good. The world building was okay. I just don’t think the book was all that unique. It was still a decent read and I do plan on continuing the series. I think there are a lot of avenues the series could take so I’m really looking forward to learning more about the world and magic system.

jtciatgfanha's review

The writing style is not my cup of tea; it felt very fanfic/movie script which in its self is not at all a bad thing, it's just not how I prefer my fantasy books as it takes me out of the story every few paragraphs.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, and Torture

Minor: Forced institutionalization

jj_99's review against another edition

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? No

4.0

caroliiineb's review against another edition

adventurous

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0