A review by libraryhauntinglesbian
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Freshwater is the second book I’ve read from this author, and it did not let me down. Emezi has such an incredible skill for delivering beautiful and hard-hitting stories in a very short time. This was such a unique exploration of Nigerian spirituality and trauma, and whilst certain parts of this book were incredibly difficult to read (please check trigger warnings), it all came together into such a fascinating character study. I wholeheartedly recommend this book (and would encourage checking out Vivek Oji for anybody who hasn’t yet read it and enjoyed Freshwater).