A review by janae
The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps by Kai Ashante Wilson

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I absolutely CANNOT give this less than five stars. I was absolutely sucked into a different world from the very first page. This book is slow, like thick grits, you can't just suck it all down. You have to take your time. I would re-read every paragraph two or three times, not even intentionally. Just out of pure reflex. Sometimes I didn't understand, but other times I just needed to take it in a few times.

For a lover of black queer fantasy, this was rain on dry soil. 

The ending left me devastated and sad, but I can't say unsatisfied.  Just full of emotions. 

I recommend this for anyone who loves fantasy, black books, lovable characters, complex relationships, queerness, magic, and gods.
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