A review by biblioemily
War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi

4.0

3.5 stars. I wish I had read the author's note first, as it provided helpful context, but I did ok without it. Positives: the cover artwork, interesting premise, almost non-stop action, learning more about a portion of Nigerian history, etc. Not-so-great: I felt slightly detached from the narrative and the characters at all times, and occasionally found the details of the plot difficult to follow. Overall, I'm glad I read it, and I'm glad this book exists! I think I'd recommend it to 8th graders as well, with a caveat about the amount of violence.