Akata Warrior (The Nsibidi Scripts, #2)
Akata Warrior (The Nsibidi Scripts, #2)
Book Brief
Beta496
Novel • Fiction
Nigeria • Contemporary
2017
12-18 years
HL690L
Super Short Summary
Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor follows 13-year-old Sunny Nwazue as she navigates a world of magic in Nigeria. With her friends, she faces new challenges and uncovers her growing powers in the secret Leopard Society, seeking to prevent a looming apocalypse. This sequel to Akata Witch blends fantasy with African culture and folklore.
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Review Roundup
Nnedi Okorafor's Akata Warrior continues the imaginative journey with rich world-building and cultural depth. Praised for its vibrant characters and unique magic system, it captivates readers. However, some critique its pacing and complexity. Overall, it's a compelling sequel that solidifies Okorafor's prowess in speculative fiction.
Who Should Read Akata Warrior (The Nsibidi Scripts, #2)?
Readers who enjoy culturally rich, imaginative tales with strong, young female protagonists and magic akin to Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling or Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi will find Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor captivating. This novel will particularly appeal to fans of fantasy blended with African folklore.
16,183 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Akata Warrior is the sequel to Nnedi Okorafor's Akata Witch, and it continues the story of Sunny Nwazue, a twelve-year-old girl with magical abilities, often referred to as a Nigerian Harry Potter series due to its captivating magical realism set in Africa.
The book incorporates elements of African mythology and folklore, featuring Nsibidi, an ancient set of mystical symbols, as part of its magical system.
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Nnedi Okorafor wrote Akata Warrior as part of her goal to bring Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism into mainstream speculative fiction, creating a unique narrative that combines contemporary concerns with African traditions.
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496
Novel • Fiction
Nigeria • Contemporary
2017
12-18 years
HL690L
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