A review by bookedupandbusy
Edge of Here by Kelechi Okafor

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Synopsis: Enter a world very close to our own... One in which technology can allow you to explore an alternate love-life with a stranger. A world where you can experience the emotions of another person through a chip implanted in your brain.

Kelechi is a genius for thinking of these amazing futuristic and innovative concepts. 

I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed this book! I think I enjoyed it because it was fresh premise for black female characters and for someone who is not a sci-fi fan, this book defied all the stereotypes I hold about the genre and has changed my heart, and I will continue to read books that follow this new sci-fi era. 

I felt empowered reading these stories as a black woman. The stories give power and love to the black woman and in most of the stories, it was so refreshing to not see black women being stereotyped. 

One story I am still constantly thinking about is the ability to experience the emotions of another person through an implanted chip. This was VERY interesting especially when experiencing the emotions of someone of a different race and class.

I felt transported to a futuristic world. Even though the stories felt out of this world, they didn’t feel too far from what is going on now in our current technology, biotech and AI world. The stories make you think about the world we are living in and leave you wanting more. 

A mix of sci-fi, futuristic, technology, mixed with Yoruba mythology 😀 READ THIS BOOK. I would love for these stories to be adapted for TV.