pik_d 's review for:

Adulthood Rites by Octavia E. Butler

4.5

challenging dark reflective tense 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: Yes

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Loved the first book and loved this one. I love Akin carrying on the torch for holding the Oankani responsible for not understanding Humanity at a fundamental level even if they believe they do. I also love seeing this second book from the POV of someone related to Lilith, but still keeping her around. It's also great to see the POV of someone between the two societies, even if he belongs to one more than the other.