A review by ieemee
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

An absolutely stunning read.
The way the author looks at non-binary and interweaves that with African mythology is amazing. This book is ideal for anyone who struggles to love themselves at times. The book looks at a world that is ready to exploit the most vulnerable.
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