Some fun plot twists and themes of feeling outcast or unwanted and oppressed. I thought the author pushed the idea of racism and prejudice even more iSome fun plot twists and themes of feeling outcast or unwanted and oppressed. I thought the author pushed the idea of racism and prejudice even more in this sequel. ...more
Great world-building and political intrigue. I had a hard time getting into the characters. Whenever two characters started to have an interesting conGreat world-building and political intrigue. I had a hard time getting into the characters. Whenever two characters started to have an interesting conversation it switched to someone else. Obviously most readers didn’t have a problem with the pacing. I’m not a fan of warring gangs but I liked the Hong Kong type backdrop and culture. ...more
Similar to Harry Potter this story has a plot with a school setting where students learn their magical powers except the made up cultural groups reveaSimilar to Harry Potter this story has a plot with a school setting where students learn their magical powers except the made up cultural groups reveal racism that parallels the African American experience in the US. I like how the author changes the narrative giving voice to those oppressed and silenced historically. Add this to your diverse book list. ...more
A terrific book as a girl learns how to recognize boundaries that can make a person feel trapped, what it means to have family and be loved unconditioA terrific book as a girl learns how to recognize boundaries that can make a person feel trapped, what it means to have family and be loved unconditionally, and embrace yourself....more
A rags to riches story. Lots of action if unbelievable in spots. The love stories seemed similar and repetitive. I thought it slowed down. A twisty plA rags to riches story. Lots of action if unbelievable in spots. The love stories seemed similar and repetitive. I thought it slowed down. A twisty plot but too many impossibilities than the first one. Still fun....more
This read more like a mystery with fairy tale elements. I enjoyed the fast pace and plot twists but didn’t like the flashbacks to their relationship. This read more like a mystery with fairy tale elements. I enjoyed the fast pace and plot twists but didn’t like the flashbacks to their relationship. The two main characters relationship isn’t fleshed out in the beginning leading to me having little interest in the guy. Great cliffhanger ending as she wrapped up all the pieces....more
A strange book where the apocalyptic end to the world is avoided. I liked how the author uses the ancient wise tree in a unique way that reminds of crA strange book where the apocalyptic end to the world is avoided. I liked how the author uses the ancient wise tree in a unique way that reminds of creation stories and misunderstood witches and how societies persecute them. The start is a bit long with the bullying but it comes together at the end....more
A fun read about a Nigerian girl with super powers. Follows the fantasy-school trope where she learns to manage her superpowers while making friends. A fun read about a Nigerian girl with super powers. Follows the fantasy-school trope where she learns to manage her superpowers while making friends. There’s a contest at school as students compete with each other. The ending is a cliffhanger....more
Funny, with good character development and plot. A humorous kids version of Marvels Agents of Steel with an autistic, orphaned main character finding Funny, with good character development and plot. A humorous kids version of Marvels Agents of Steel with an autistic, orphaned main character finding an adoptive family....more
What a dark, mystical book. I’m not sure what I think of it. The violence is disturbing but it is meant to be. It’s based on weaponized rape during thWhat a dark, mystical book. I’m not sure what I think of it. The violence is disturbing but it is meant to be. It’s based on weaponized rape during the Darfur genocide in Sudan. ...more
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