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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
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:
Complicated
Emezi does not miss!! Even her YA books are so stellar for any reader. They do such a great job taking you on a journey both through the plot and the characters themselves. This book was no exception and I loved Somadinas self exploration and growth within her community, the power and magic system, and the gods and how they play in the world.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love, love, love everything Emezi writes and wish for everyone to read their books. this one was very dark and mysterious and brutal for a YA book, but so good and tense, I loved reading it. Still don’t like crocodiles, though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
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:
Yes
Akwaeke Emezi’s writing always blows me away and Somadina is no exception. This is such a rich fantasy novel that fits so much into a short standalone novel. It explores the idea of being rejected from not only your community but also your family, the people who raised you and how it’s not always an option to go back to that. Despite her hardships Somadina comes into herself and discovers the people who truly care for her. She explores this power that she never wanted and I appreciate that she didn’t have to use it even though she became desperately willing to do so. It also looks into the dangers of not speaking up. Whether it be an individual or a group of people, there are consequences to not speaking out against violence. Overall this was an enjoyable YA fantasy and as always Akwaeke Emezi finds a way to leave you thinking.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.99
Reading everything Akwaeke publishes 🙂↕️. I loved this new edition to the YA canon. I’ve seen so many similarities in this work with Akwaeke’s other works like their memoir, Pet and Butter and Freshwater.
Reading everything Akwaeke publishes 🙂↕️. I loved this new edition to the YA canon. I’ve seen so many similarities in this work with Akwaeke’s other works like their memoir, Pet and Butter and Freshwater.