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A review by candidcopywriter
Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved this book! Starting from the fact that it has a black, female main character in Africa, and ending with the fact that the protagonist is albino and hence discriminated against even in her hometown, this book is the epitome of diverse representation.
That said, when I picked up this book, I hadn't read something I couldn't put down in a long long time. This book? It was over before I realised it! It's a spin on Nigerian folklore, which is fascinating. I also loved that it was light-hearted and fun, even though there were mentions of a serial killer and, of course, an evil villain.
It wasn't dark by any means, so I loved it.
That said, when I picked up this book, I hadn't read something I couldn't put down in a long long time. This book? It was over before I realised it! It's a spin on Nigerian folklore, which is fascinating. I also loved that it was light-hearted and fun, even though there were mentions of a serial killer and, of course, an evil villain.
It wasn't dark by any means, so I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Death