After finding myself disappointed with the lack of character and plot development in Akata Witch, along with the rushed ending, I read the sequel in hopes I would enjoy it more. Unfortunately, a lot seems to have gone unnoticed in the editing process. The plot is all over the place and the world these characters exist in could have been constructed and explained better. The dialog can be confusing and things happen for no reason or aren't explained in any way. I've read so much fantasy/magical realism and it takes a lot of development to carry a reader through such magical worlds. The imagination is there, the writing is not. I still finished it and don't regret it, so give it a shot, but if you're looking for something similar, try the Legacy of Orisha series by Tomi Adeyemi. For adult readers, I suggest something a little more futuristic and sci-fi based, but equally as magical: The Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon.

Akata Warrior is the sequel to Akata Witch, which I really enjoyed as a light and adventurous read earlier this year. It picks up where Akata Witch left off, following Sunny and the rest of her coven as they navigate the trials of teen life, while also developing their powers as Leopard People. As with Akata Witch, Akata Warrior is packed full of imagination, and transports readers to two main settings: the fictional "wilderness" and to bustling Lagos. Anyone who is seeking fun and magic with a twinge of drama will enjoy this series.

I love both of her books and I really enjoyed them. Keep up the good work and bring out some more good reads.