As usual, I have nothing but praise for Efua’s writing. It’s easy to read, and you’re sure to stay glued to the story.

It also highlights that love is a choice and way beyond feelings because feelings can be fickle. It reminds us that sometimes, sustaining our friendships can be pretty tricky.

In the place of complex characters and elaborate settings, the author builds on the magic system and the world lore, both of which are done fairly well.

I never thought that being Ghanaian and living in Ghana was all the impediment needed to alienate me from my dreams.

The author serves the whole book in bite-sized morsels, allowing you to digest each moment without feeling overwhelmed.

The language is impeccable, and I totally recommend this book without any reservations and with all the gods in my village backing me.

Since this is a war fantasy, many well-depicted fight scenes exist. The magic wasn’t well explained, but I still loved it

I’m not sure this review can do justice to how I feel about this book but I really want more people to add it to their tbr list and read it.

I have reread it for the 100th time since its release, and I still do not feel full… I very much recommend this book with all the gods in my village backing me!

One of my most beloved things in the book was the characters. They’re brave, petulant, criminal, and amusing.

The movie added more depth to the book and gave us time to appreciate the characters, and I got to understand the mother’s reasons for leaving her.

Although I found relish in these authentic experiences, some essays were a sobering reminder of how much Nigerians have lost and the horrors it has gone through