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mecireads's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Once again, Nnedi Okorafor proves she is a literary genius. While I enjoyed this book, I didn’t love it—simply because I don’t gravitate toward contemporary stories. This leans more toward contemporary literary speculative fiction than sci-fi, so if you're expecting dominant Africanfuturism themes, know that sci-fi is just a sprinkle in the mix.
I loved Zelu as a character—she’s disabled yet refuses to conform to societal norms. The story is beautifully crafted, and as always, I will continue to read anything Nnedi writes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
sarahbsews's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Genocide, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
lindsayerin's review
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence, Racism, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pregnancy