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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.
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.
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.
Movie Review – Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story
Most of Afamefuna’s actors were perfectly cast, from Kanayo O. Kanayo and Segun Arinze to Stan Nze and Alexx Ekubo.
Movie Review: Adire
Adire is an ambitious story about showing that nobody is above redemption and that love is always around the corner.
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.
Movie Review: Breath of Life
Breath of Life is an aptly named Nollywood banger that’s sure to draw goosebumps from your skin in its God-awe-inspiring show of faith and love.
Is Dune: Part Two the Best Movie of 2024?
With Dune: Part Two, Villeneuve was on a mission to immerse viewers further in Frank Herbert’s world, and he succeeded, maddeningly!
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I think it’s fair to say that The Will of the Many is the best fantasy book of 2023. Far more people love it than don’t, and you can’t really argue with the people’s choice.
Girl, Forgotten (Andrea Oliver #2) by Karin Slaughter
The writing was Karin at her best and the character development was indeed the most beautiful part of this story.
Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds (Legion #1-3)
Sanderson is a brilliant writer, and one of his strengths is his ability to create intricate and immersive worlds; Legion is no exception.
What Happened to Janet Uzor by Miracle Emeka-Nkwor
I don’t find What Happened to Janet Uzor very hair-raising thrilling, but it has ENOUGH suspense to get you flipping.
When We Were Fireflies by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
When Babayo was murdered on a train in Jos, on his way to Lagos with the love of his life by a rival, he found [continue reading]
Series Review: The Fall of the House of Usher
The story is filled with the usual creepy imagery that’s a classic Mike Flanagan move, with effective jumpscares, tension, and complex human emotions.
Movie Review: The Wedding Year
In low-budget projects like this, success often hinges on the cast’s talent, and let me assure you, the ensemble in The Wedding Year can act!
The List by Yomi Adegoke
The List delves into the murky territory of the possibility of false accusations and the effects of these false accusations on people.
Character Development: Aunty Ifeoma of Purple Hibiscus
Through the lens of Aunty Ifeoma, Adichie masterfully explores the intricacies of postcolonial Nigeria and its effect on the new country.
A Loud Hand by Suezette Hooper
This anthology, devoid of a singular theme, weaves together five compelling stories of love, pain, frustration, and friendship.
Who Drove Nearly All Lagos Men Mad? by Ugochukwu Ugonna
In these tales, women are portrayed as clever and tricky individuals, while men’s descent into madness is often a response to these traits.
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul
I recommend Did You Hear About Kitty Karr to anyone interested in books about deception, family secrets, old Hollywood glamor, and black history.
Daughter in Exile by Bisi Adjapong
Bisi took me on an emotional roller coaster with Daughter in Exile, exploring topics that we Africans sometimes shy away from.
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa By Stephen Buoro
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa is a quote-rich page-turner that leaves you with more questions than answers.
Is Book Piracy Bad?
There are editors, agents, artists, and printers to be paid, and every node in the entire physical book supply chain is connected by money.
The Shadow Casket (The Darkwater Legacy #2) by Chris Woodling
The book reserves the best for the last, and there’s betrayal, moral dilemma, and a teensy-weensy bit of romance tucked in between the pages.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
I’ll be singing the praises of Lessons in Chemistry for a while. It made me laugh, not smile, but laugh out loud in public places.
Book Review: Small by Small by Ike Anya
You know just how satisfying eating a bowl of your favorite meal is? Small by Small is exactly like that, leaving you quite content.
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