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A review by ericas_bookshelf
Somadina by Akwaeke Emezi
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Wow. Wow. Wow. This was just…so beyond incredible. I honestly went into this knowing nothing and was simply blown away at not only the story and immersive writing, but at Akwaeke’s ability to weave truth and fantasy elements together in a novel that is deeply impactful and beautifully told. I also adored how queernormative this world was! Overall, I desperately need everyone to read this!!
P. S. Do NOT skip the author’s note at the end!! They go into more detail about the reality of it not being safe to return to your land that raised you, and how that inspired Somadina’s journey.
*huge thanks to LibroFm for the ALC in exchange for my honest review*