Category: All Book Reviews
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
The Death of Vivek Oji has rich themes. Themes that cut across both generations, ones that cannot be overlooked or even taken away from the story if you wanted to.
Leech by Hiron Ennes
Leech is a very eerie and somewhat unique storytelling of the beginning of an epidemic from the perspective of a symbiote
Aster Fall (Guardian of Aster Fall #2) by David North
Aster Fall comes highly recommended, just like the debut, for a variety of readers that enjoy Progression Fantasy and Wuxia/litRPG
The Son of the House Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia
The Son of the House is built around strong female characters, women who take center stage while the men do very little and stay in the background.
The Blood Stones (Legends of the Bruhai #1) by Tori Tecken
The Blood Stones is a new political fantasy thriller from the stable of a masterful storyteller and builder of passionate characters.
Brother by Ania Ahlborn
Ania Ahlborn’s Brother is an atmospheric thriller that’s made me think of evil, its effects and consequences, and whether it can be redeemed.
And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu
And Then He Sang a Lullaby raises vital questions about love’s authenticity and confronts hate, impunity, and violence against queer individuals.
Choke by Chuck Palahniuk
Choke is about a junkie who drops out of medical school. The reason why he dropped out of med school is not clear, for obvious reasons. But the junkie is intelligent.
Battlefield Reclaimer (Guardian of Aster Fall #1) by David North
Battlefield Reclaimer is a good read, well-made, with much forethought about the progression, level structure, and overall magical system employed.
The Rascor Plains (The Immortal Great Souls #2) by Phil Tucker
The Rascor Plains is for fans of fantasy that contains phantasmagoric world-building and out-of-this-world magic!
Bastion (The Immortal Great Souls #1) by Phil Tucker
The world-building is unique, sparse and intricate, weaving sci-fi speculations and progression/portal fantasy with absolute expertise; wondrous and immersive beyond measure.
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Homegoing beautifully explores the life of two half-sisters who never even got the chance to know one another.
Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah
The central theme for me is motherhood. Efe’s experience shows how nobody can prepare you for what to expect when it comes to being a mother.
The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe
I read this because I loved Chika’s debut novel and couldn’t wait to get into it. For me, this didn’t top it, but it was a good read.
Promise Boys by Nick Brooks
The depth in the narrative makes you wish for a smoother life for these characters, showcasing the author’s ability to evoke strong emotions
What Is African Literature?
African literature embraces inclusivity, harnessing words as a medium to impart wisdom, preserve truths, and honor ancestral struggles.
Brandon Sanderson Unveils Highly Anticipated Stormlight Archive Sequel
Wind and Truth is the fifth book in the Stormlight archive series and will be the climax to the first arc of a series that will keep you hanging on the edge of your seat.
6 Reasons Why You Should Read The Stormlight Archive
So, my fellow fantasy buffs, be prepared to be swept away into the enchanting realms of Roshar as we delve into the mesmerizing world of The Stormlight Archive.