A review by meredith_w
And So I Roar by Abi Daré

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

2.5

This was a miss for me.  Dare's first novel 'The Louding Voice' was really charming and I was hopeful for the follow-up.  While I enjoyed (the main character) Adunni's voice in the first book, I found her voice and 'little wisdoms' way too precious in 'And So I Roar'.  I was frustrated with the premise that Adunni felt a responsibility to go back to her village to clear her name.  Wanting to clear your name is understandable, but maybe wait until you have more experience and education and overall agency??

Overall, I just wish Adunni's story ended with the first book.  I won't read anymore books featuring Adunni, but I won't give up on Abi Dare.  I love her Nigerian settings in her books, and she writes a great story - I acknowledge the ending of 'And So I Roar' came together very nicely.