A review by bookishcharli
Lionheart Girl by Yaba Badoe

3.0

Sheba is the latest in a long line of West African witches and possess magic which allows her to view other people’s thoughts, secrets, fears, hopes and memories with a single touch along with being able to shape shift. Throughout this book Sheba learns more about herself and her ancestors and you can really see her character growth throughout the story, especially after she learns that her childhood was stolen from her and she must now face what her future will bring. We learn a lot about Sheba’s family throughout the book, she has an absent father and we get a few revelations about him, and we learn about her grandma’s, aunts and her mum -the hunter who can turn into a crow.

This wonderfully fast paced book contains an abundance of magic, family, and friendship and kept me absolutely glued to the pages. Sheba is a fantastic character, the growth and maturity she achieved throughout the book was incredibly realistic and I loved to see it. This is a quick light read that would suit anyone looking for a nice YA book to settle down with on a cold winter’s night.

Thank you Head of Zeus for sending me a copy to review.