A review by punkhazard
Son of the Storm, by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
3.0
It took me a long time to get into the book. But towards the end (like around page 300) it really started to click for me. It definitely feels like the set up to an epic adventure, for better or for worse.
I loved the Africa inspired mythology and world building. Thats always interesting to me. I liked the magic. I think the dialogue was very well done. And it had a few heart pounding moments that I really appreciate.
I didn’t like how it handled action, it was usually skipped over completely or skimmed through. There were a few plot conveniences that I didn’t care for(Danso getting the strongest thing to help him solve all his problems so easily, and Esheme’s whole arc). The book didn’t feel as epic as I usually like which led to a lot of moments feeling slow.
Wtf was the point of Zaq in the book? His whole character was super pointless to me. All he did was complain then nothing.
Esheme was done very well. She’s a very well written villain. I’m genuinely afraid of her and want to see where she goes from here
I’m interested in the next book but not super excited. But I’ll see where it goes.
I loved the Africa inspired mythology and world building. Thats always interesting to me. I liked the magic. I think the dialogue was very well done. And it had a few heart pounding moments that I really appreciate.
I didn’t like how it handled action, it was usually skipped over completely or skimmed through. There were a few plot conveniences that I didn’t care for(Danso getting the strongest thing to help him solve all his problems so easily, and Esheme’s whole arc). The book didn’t feel as epic as I usually like which led to a lot of moments feeling slow.
Wtf was the point of Zaq in the book? His whole character was super pointless to me. All he did was complain then nothing.
Esheme was done very well. She’s a very well written villain. I’m genuinely afraid of her and want to see where she goes from here
I’m interested in the next book but not super excited. But I’ll see where it goes.