naijabookbae's reviews
6 reviews

Magma by Thora Hjörleifsdóttir

dark sad fast-paced

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

an unflinching translated book that’s written in a manner that’s so straight to the point about an abusive, manipulative relationship where a young girl loses herself, sense of self, or logic for the trashiest of man i’ve ever read about.

Sugar Daddy Chronicles: Lewa by Tomilola Coco Adeyemo

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

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

This book gives everything it says it wants to give.
- A wild and dark love story that is very Nigerian.
- Proper, morally corrupt characters without a guilty complex.
- Correct dark vibes. Excuse me; we have a Babalawo as the main character! The violence, damn.
- Eyebrow raising to eye covering sex scenes, adequately written, by the way.
- A fucking happy ending that is straight out of the Korean drama world.

If you're one that enjoys reading dark love stories, Sugar Daddy Chronicles: Lewa should be added to your reading list.

The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

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

I did a thing…an audio review of a book! I’ve been running away from visual or audio reviews of books for years because, if I’m to take my time to record a review in this format, it has to be a book I’m passionate about, and when one is passionate about something, it’s either you love or hate it, and I would rather put that energy towards something I love.

In the latest Blame My Shelf podcast episode, I conquered one of my fears, and freestyle spoke about my love for The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai.

To listen, click the link to get to da podcast episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blamemyshelf/episodes/Ep-6-Reviewing-Nguyn-Phan-Qu-Mais-The-Mountains-Sing-e21j4us

The Fastest Way To Fall by Denise Williams

hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

This book was all over the place, the middle was my favourite part, I feel it was unnecessary being such a slow burn and the last part of the book, was just iffy, I ended up disliking ML Wes.

I Turned 30 by Fadeke Alabi

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

I Turned 30 is a book filled with twenty-nine short and delightful stories or memories from the author's life, which I found relatable and funny in many instances.

Pleasantview by Celeste Mohammed

adventurous dark reflective tense medium-paced

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