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adventurous
fast-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
4.0
Will of the Mischief Maker is a short story, sort of prequel to The Gatekeeper’s Staff - a new YA series based on the West African mythology of the Orishas.
I think this prequel is excellent to read before reading The Gatekeeper’s Staff. It introduces several Orishas, most specifically Eshu, the Mischief Maker, and paints the vivid and colourful world that we see expanded in The Gatekeeper’s Staff.
Eshu wants a mortal body made so that he can meddle in the mortal realm and there is only one person who can do it for him: Original Architect. But the Architect is retired and doubts his abilities, so Eshu must maneuver carefully in order to get what he wants. You can expect trickery from Eshu, but you’re never quite sure what he’ll do to get his way.
The audiobook, narrated by John Rogers, was very well produced and super atmospheric. I was absorbed in every moment and I genuinely look forward to more audiobook productions from AB Book Services.
CW: mentions of alcoholism & ableism (challenged on page)
**I received an audiobook ARC from the author in exchange for my honest review**
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Ableism
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