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3.75/5 ⭐️ While I thought the ending was good, the majority of the book lacked the magic and power I thought this book would have. Check CW because this is based on child soldiers in Nigeria and it is very dark and grim #FoodandLit Nigeria 🇳🇬

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Okay - this book right here. I am grateful @TheKidUpstairs for having me read it. This book took me smooth out. I wasn‘t ready. I was constantly having to stop and get my breath in some parts.

#buddyread

This book is 8.5 out of 10. I can‘t wait for the second book. I feel like I was left wanting at the end. This book is not for the faint of heart or the regular fantasy YA reader. This is in your face, and I wasn‘t ready, but I kept going.

If you liked Hunger Games - this is for you. I wasn‘t sure if I could make it, I mean I just wanted to rescue everyone from this fate that lay ahead for them. When the second book comes out, I will definitely rereading this one to get continue the energy to the next book, War Widow. Loved this AI pic - just makes me think of the book.
#fantasy #POC #woc #warrior #darkfantasy #blackauthor

This book 🥴 has me in a chokehold. This book started off dark. Like, I switched from tea or wine fast. I am so grateful for @TheKidUpstairs for suggesting it. Also Buddha has decided to say hi. Running behind with my litsy mail, but task master Buddha says I should have it all completed by Monday lol 🐶🐾

Sleepy Casey + new book. I started BLOOD SCION last night and found the opening chapters so intense and immediate that I was annoyed with myself for needing to sleep. I‘m now a hundred pages deep and it‘s shaping up to be gripping and brutal.

Currently reading this little gem and feeling better. I will say I just wanted to share a blast from the past! My son found my first library card. It‘s amazing how library system has changed through the years but this little card started it all! #tbt #library #oldschool

This was very well written for a debut. Taking the ides of child soldiers and putting it in a fantasy setting worked really well. I will say this book was brutal but I appreciate that the author was trying to show a harsh reality that few pay attention to. One of the better African based fantasies that I've read.

Holy crap, this story starts off with a bang 😳 check the trigger warnings on this one, but I‘m thinking I will read through this book pretty fast.

Staring this gorgeous book. I have put it off because I have a feeling tears are possible. But the only way forward is through, so let us begin!

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I‘m not quite sure what to make of this debut YA fantasy inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian mythology. The writing is good. the premise interesting & there are lots of twists & turns. It‘s a fun read. It‘s also extremely violent which isn‘t a problem in of itself IF the story warrants it. Unfortunately, I think the context for the violence isn‘t as well established as the author/editorial team believes. Promising, needed a little more work to be great.

Littens, I did the thing. I stopped watching the Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer (and all the commentary because every once in a while I AM that much of a nerd) and started reading the book. So far, it‘s very entertaining…

Tonight‘s reading…assuming I can stop obsessing over the Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer long enough to not only pick up a book but also to actually concentrate on the words on the page…I mean, have you seen the trailer?!? So good!!!

In all seriousness, I‘ve heard good things about this book and am excited to dive in. Love the cover!