A review by katymaryreads
This Motherless Land by Nikki May

challenging emotional sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

There's a lot going on in this novel - identity, belonging, sense of place, prejudice, discrimination, resilience, forgiveness. With the exception of the main character, Kate/Funke. everyone behaves badly at some point, some more than others. Reading this was an immersive experience. Compelling and unputdownable.