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speterson47's review
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
Nigeria Jones is a warrior princess, at least that is what her father tells her. Her mother has left home and now Nigeria tries to fill the space, with her father, her baby brother, and most of all her father's movement. It is a story of Nigeria finding herself while also better understanding the world around her.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Grief, and Sexual content
zombiezami's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
In a lot of ways, I feel like this book was written for me. I notice a lot of similarities between myself and the protagonist. I thought the narrative had a lot of heart and the author did a good job of communicating Nigeria's internal struggle.
One thing I didn't love wasthe twist at the end with the protagonist's mother being dead the whole time
One thing I didn't love was
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Racism, Blood, Grief, Sexism, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Death
Moderate: Medical trauma, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Sexual content, Slavery, Abandonment, Classism, Medical content, Colonisation, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual harassment, Abortion, Miscarriage, Vomit, Cultural appropriation, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Bullying
raethereviewer's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is a masterpiece and I am currently wiping away my tears. It perfectly encapsulates the struggles of being a Black girl revolutionary in a space that ignores intersectionality and continues to subscribe to patriarchy despite calls for liberation. It addresses so many pressing issues like bodily autonomy, intersectionality, and navigating relationships. If I had this book back in high school, I could’ve been having these conversations a LOT sooner. I love this!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Abortion and Cultural appropriation
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