Category: All Book Reviews
Hell Bent (Alex Stern #2) by Leigh Bardugo
Hell Bent is a solid offering that continues in the vein of Ninth House and explores a bit more of Bardugo’s universe.
A Master of Djinn (Dead Djinn Universe #1) by P. Djèlí Clark
A Master of Djinn is a pure, decadent, elaborate, myth-making tale that blends oriental mysticism and magic with fabulous and meticulously detailed worldbuilding.
Don’t Answer When They Call Your Name by Ukamaka Olisakwe
I must say Ukamaka deserves her flowers in Don’t Answer When They Call Your Name. It’s a beautiful story, though I wish it ended differently.
The Surviving Sky (Rages #1) by Kritika H. Rao
The Surviving Sky is a debut that spins a yarn about a boy and a girl, deep from the author’s vivid and lush imagination. The characters eventually warp the plot to fit their romantic struggles.
Books vs Movies: Ben-Hur (2016)
I hereby rate Ben-Hur (the movie) one out of five stars; obviously, the book wins. No chariot race is needed to verify.
Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi
O.O. Sangoyomi’s debut novel is a compelling historical fiction that examines feminism through the eyes of one of the genre’s most divisive MCs.
The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower #1) by Stephen King
The Gunslinger is a work of art written in awe-evoking, meticulous prose combined with magical world-building by a masterclass storyteller.
5 Things To Know About the Sword of Truth Series
Disembowelment, beheading, impalement, poisoning, maiming, and blood rituals all feature in this gore-fest of a series called the Sword of Truth.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Carol Wallace
Ben Hur reflected themes of betrayal, injustice, brutality, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot leading to love and compassion.
Dazzling Mirage by Olayinka Abimbola Egbokhare
Dazzling Mirage achieves what few other works of Nigerian literature have accomplished: a thorough examination of the challenges faced by sickle cell patients in Nigeria.
Legacy of the Brightwash (Tainted Dominion #1) by Krystle Matar
Legacy of the Brightwash is a delightfully written, grimdark, steampunk story with a surprisingly well-written romance subplot.
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
In Homegoing, we journey with the descendants of two sisters as Yaa Gyasi weaves a compelling tale of life in colonial Ghana, the blood-strumming struggle that birthed a nation.
Swallow; Efunsetan Aniwura by Ayodele Olofintuade
Focusing primarily on the enigmatic figure of Efunsetan and her star-crossed lover, Efunporonye, “Swallow; Efunsetan Aniwura” tells a story of destiny, love, and passion.
No One Dies Yet by Koby Ben Ben
One thing I loved about No One Dies Yet, which I commend the author for, is his integration of queer characters.
The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe
In The Middle Daughter, we learn that there is fragility and compassion in dealing with people who are consumed by grief, especially the ones who do not know how to carry on life.
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a story about finding hope in the hopeless and holding on to hope when it seems all is lost.
Convergence Problems by Wole Talabi
Convergence Problems by Wole Talabi was absolutely stunning from start to finish. Every short story could possibly be expanded by 200 or more pages, but nothing was overdone.
No One Dies Yet by Kobby Ben Ben
I lived in Ghana for four years, and No One Dies Yet took me down memory lane with vivid descriptions of the Makola market and the delightful Twi language.