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War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi

4 reviews

lanid's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War

Moderate: Ableism, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Addiction, Animal death, Racism, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Violence, Physical abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Bullying and Cancer

bookcaptivated's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective tense fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Death, Blood, Violence, Gun violence, War, Genocide, Colonisation, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Drug use, Grief, Medical content, and Slavery

Minor: Cancer, Misogyny, Racism, and Vomit

valpyre's review

adventurous challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• 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

4.0

[audiobook]

this was an intensely compelling, emotional story -- i admit that i don't have enough historical/cultural knowledge to completely get all the nuance, but i knew it was there. the story was dynamic and in my opinion, balanced action well along with emotional resonance and exposition through the POVs of the two main protags. i know the blurb likens it to Black Panther, but personally, it reminded me a lot of Horizon Zero Dawn, with the use of technology that was shown, along with the ongoing climate crisis.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Gun violence

Moderate: Death, Child death, and War

Minor: Cancer

azrah786's review against another edition

3.75

In a future where much of the earth is uninhabitable due to a radiation-heavy climate, world superpowers have colonised the stars. Though those without the power to escape are confined to the dying planet. In the midst of a civil war, Nigeria is one such nation.
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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Violence, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Cancer