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lanid's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: War
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Bullying and Cancer
sophiesmallhands's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
mandkips's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Slavery, Violence, and War
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Drug use, and Death of parent
Minor: Misogyny and Racism
ne0n_ange1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, and War
midnacine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and War
Moderate: Body horror and Kidnapping
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Drug use, Slavery, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Misogyny, Racism, and Vomit
bookswithjk's review
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror
azrah786's review
3.75
Reflecting Nigerian history, War Girls gives us a glimpse of a war-torn country divided on the basis of race, religion, resources and power. At the centre of the story are two sisters torn apart onto the opposing sides of the conflict, who step up to fight for the peace that has unjustly been snatched from them.
Tochi Onyebuchi has provided us with a heart-wrenching book which shows how war blurs the lines between right and wrong, truth and lies. Onyii, forever battle ready and Ify, always curious about the world around her were both beautifully strong and determined protagonists. I loved their relationship along with the relationships they held with those around them.
The story is action-packed from start to finish and full of sci-fi elements that had me in awe. From the technologically advanced systems and lifestyles of the future Nigerian cities (very much reminiscent of Wakanda), to the evolution of humanity involving bionic limbs and implants. Battles being waged using highly advanced weaponry and humanoid mechs which reminded me of Power Ranger Megazord battles! I am forever fascinated in how authors depict future societies and worlds and my sci-fi nerd heart loved these elements!!
I really enjoyed this book but I did have a slight issue with the pacing towards the end as the events that occurred over the last 50 or so pages felt slightly rushed. Also with how things round up I'm intrigued to see where the story goes in the sequel.
Final Rating – 3.75/5 Stars
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, and Violence