Category: All Book Reviews
Bloodsworn Saga (#1- 2) by John Gwynne
Both books were the highlight of my reading list for 2021 and 2022. I find myself eagerly anticipating the final installment while also dreading it.
The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Wiliams
The book revolves around 3 people: a husband, his wife, and her best friend. It’s told from all 3 aspects, and the whole plot is set in one day.
The House of Shells by Efua Traoré
The element of the family plays a significant role in shaping the experiences and growth of the main character, Kuki.
One Chance Dance by Efua Traoré
One Chance Dance is such an inspiring and heartfelt book! Sometimes, we forget what it means to dream and not let anyone or anything get in the way of those dreams…
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
I was impressed at the simplicity of the language used in Things Fall Apart, as it made it easy to read. I also loved the Igbo words and phrases used in the book.
Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli
Someday, Maybe is a book I would love to re-read, and I recommend it to whoever can handle its heavy content.
The Usurper’s Dream (A Weaving of The First Gods #) by Yeayi Kobina
Yeayi Kobina’s storytelling is top-notch, and The Usurper’s Dream is just the beginning of what promises to be an outstanding series.
Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde
Vagabonds is a beautiful kind of weird book that immerses you in the lives of people who defy societal norms and live above the law.
Manchester Happened by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
After I read A Girl Is a Body of Water, I knew I had to read all the other books authored by her, and I sure wasn’t disappointed.
His Only Wife by Peace Adze Medie
His Only Wife is Peace Adzo Medie’s debut novel, and she absolutely nailed it! The story is about Afi Tekple, who is about to get married to someone she has never met.
The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II by Iris Chang
The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II is unflinching and unwavering in its portrayal and indictment of the evil Japan wrought on Nanking, China.
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
The end is heartbreaking. If politics is involved, someone has to pay the price, and Oppenheimer has to pay the price here.
Duma Key by Stephen King
While this novel may not be as frightening as Pet Sematary, the absence of genuinely spine-tingling moments is justified
Exploring Character Introduction in Novels: Blood Scion, Beasts of No Nation, and The Poppy War
My primary issue with Blood Scion revolves around its strong focus on outlining the protagonist’s dire circumstances right from the first page.
The Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time #5) by Robert Jordan
The story moves along at a much slower pace than the preceding instalments, switching from plot-based to character-based.
Even When Your Voice Shakes by Ruby Yayra Goka
Even When Your Voice Shakes tells the story of Naa Amerley, the oldest daughter in a culture where the oldest sets an example for others.
A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers
The novel follows Alan, an American salesman who is sent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to close a deal, a deal that his future likely depends on.
The Will of the Many (Hierarchy #1) by James Islington
The Will of the Many locks you in a vice-like grip and forces you to focus on the story at the cost of your life until the very end