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frabottina's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I was blown away. I loved this story so much, I found myself crying more often than not. It is such a beautiful story about history and remembrance, and how we need it to find ourselves. I loved this so so much. It was incredibly written and just addictive to listen to. I'm so glad I finally got to it.
This is a new fave and the first fave of the year.
This is a new fave and the first fave of the year.
dee_licious_reading's review against another edition
3.0
Yetu
This story delves into a captivating premise, centered around Yetu, the protagonist who carries the memories of her people— similar to mermaids that descended from pregnant African slave women cast overboard by slave owners. Yetu grapples with the weight of her gift, experiencing the emotions and pains of her ancestors firsthand. Overwhelmed by the burden, she embarks on a journey to escape her destiny, navigating the complexities of her identity and the legacy she carries.
This story delves into a captivating premise, centered around Yetu, the protagonist who carries the memories of her people— similar to mermaids that descended from pregnant African slave women cast overboard by slave owners. Yetu grapples with the weight of her gift, experiencing the emotions and pains of her ancestors firsthand. Overwhelmed by the burden, she embarks on a journey to escape her destiny, navigating the complexities of her identity and the legacy she carries.
emilyreece6's review against another edition
4.0
I’m just really happy to see some awesome fiction based in the Drexciyan myth. It’s about damn time
aviv18's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
judassilver's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Slavery, Grief, and War
Moderate: Child death, Genocide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Violence, Xenophobia, and Fire/Fire injury
witchyechos's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the concept. But the action seemed slow, and it felt like it was missing a real arc.
ewokmama's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely stunning and brilliant depiction of generational trauma.
jawignall's review against another edition
5.0
short but powerful - i took away from it a reflection on the place of history in our day-to-day life, how much we owe to the past, how much the past should influence us today, and of course overlaid on that is how slavery impacted the history, lost or otherwise, of so many. really like that it's "based on" a song and the author's note about the evolution of art in different hands.
bri_reads23's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. I LOVED this book so much for so many reasons.