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A review by rorikae
Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
4.75
'Redemptor' by Jordan Ifueko is a near perfect finale to the story that began in 'Raybearer.' Ifueko infuses it with the same care and compassion that made us fall in love with the characters in the first book. Delving too far into the plot would spoil the first book but I can say that the story follows Tarisai as she deals with the events at the end of 'Raybearer' and what she can do next for Aritsar.
A lot happens in this book and at times I did wonder if Ifueko was going to be able to include everything that needed to happen. YA series are so often trilogies but Ifueko does a great job of creating a story that fits well over the two books. Despite the amount of growth that Tarisai has gone through in the first book, there is still more for her to learn and she grows into an even more compelling character in the conclusion.
As with the first book, the real star of these books are the characters. I think it is near impossible to read these books and not love so many of the characters. Tarisai, Dayo, and Sanjeet are characters that will stick with me and they have quickly become some of my favorite characters that I have ever read. In 'Redemptor,' Ifueko introduces us to a few new characters who have their faults but are also easy to care about. There is one in particular that quickly became a new favorite.
As a conclusion, 'Redemptor' answers our questions left from the first book and also delves deeper into the world. It expounds upon what was first introduced in Raybearer in a way that I found incredibly satisfying. Ifueko has quickly become a go-to author for me and I cannot wait to see what she writes next. I am sure that it will be fantastic.
A lot happens in this book and at times I did wonder if Ifueko was going to be able to include everything that needed to happen. YA series are so often trilogies but Ifueko does a great job of creating a story that fits well over the two books. Despite the amount of growth that Tarisai has gone through in the first book, there is still more for her to learn and she grows into an even more compelling character in the conclusion.
As with the first book, the real star of these books are the characters. I think it is near impossible to read these books and not love so many of the characters. Tarisai, Dayo, and Sanjeet are characters that will stick with me and they have quickly become some of my favorite characters that I have ever read. In 'Redemptor,' Ifueko introduces us to a few new characters who have their faults but are also easy to care about. There is one in particular that quickly became a new favorite.
As a conclusion, 'Redemptor' answers our questions left from the first book and also delves deeper into the world. It expounds upon what was first introduced in Raybearer in a way that I found incredibly satisfying. Ifueko has quickly become a go-to author for me and I cannot wait to see what she writes next. I am sure that it will be fantastic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Toxic friendship, and War
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent