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jenmangler's review against another edition

4.0

I'm really enjoying this trilogy. I loved getting to know more about Binti's family & history.

_ibukun_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kashna83's review against another edition

3.0

Me ha gustado mucho... Pero me he quedado con ganas de más! Se me ha hecho corto

marimiab's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

chasejon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

I loved the additional exploration of Binti's home and historical context. I also appreciated the development of Binti herself and the continual evolution of her motivations and beliefs. That said, I think this was a weaker story than the first book. I wanted more space content and less repetition of themes. The conflicts with the Meduse also felt one note, where the fear and hatred of the relationships between Meduse and the Khoush was not as tangible and impactful as I think it could have been. Overall, still love the characters and perspective here, but I think there were areas of this iteration that fell flat.

kirtreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

A great sequel! With Binti returning to her home we get a great expansion to the world building. The author continues to develop these intricate cultures and ideas in a short and condensed story. 

The pacing on this one felt better and not quite as rushed but again it was so much great world building I wanted to slow down a bit and get more. The author is so good at both world building and characters I want to spend more time in both. 

This novel is clearly a plot bridge novel but it does not feel like it while reading it. I got to the end and I am very excited for  where the story is going and what the conclusion is going to be. 

threegoodrats's review against another edition

4.0

My thoughts are here.

gildie's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

babababrenna's review against another edition

adventurous

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.0

Not invested in the characters, reads a little too long for me

reuben_books's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Another great novella by Okorafor, but it did feel like a filler book. I'm looking forward to see where the story will go now!