5.0
emotional funny informative mysterious reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is the easiest five stars I’ve given in a while!

I loved this middle-grade story. It would be a great addition to any classroom curriculum focusing on African American Heroes and folklore.

I wanted to know more, so I picked up The People Could Fly: The Picture Book (I’m pretty sure I’ve read the picture book before) and am looking into the people and stories mentioned.

This is my first book by Angie Thomas and won’t be my last. Her ability to embed these folktales/folklores into a fantasy story full of action, history, friendship, family, folklore, and foes impressed me!

If you can’t tell, I’m excited about the release of the next book in this series. Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Book of Anansi can’t come soon enough! There’s a spot on my shelf eagerly waiting to be filled!