A review by bookishwitherin
Soul of the Deep by Natasha Bowen

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

What a great ending to this duology! My heart ached for both Simi and Kola. If you love pining and forbidden love… phew, you will get that full force in this series. But my favorite part of this duology was the story itself and everything I learned. The history of Mami Wata, Orisas, Yemoja, etc. Reading the author notes at the end of both books made the story even more impactful. This duology was unlike any other fantasy series I read before because no one has talked about the true story of 15th century West Africa and what occurred during that time period, as well as, the spiritual beliefs and stories of that time. It was so fascinating and I now find myself wanting to learn more. Highly highly recommend! 
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