Affectionately dubbed “the Nigerian Harry Potter,” Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one’s place in the world.Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Her features are African, but she’s albino. She’s a terrific athlete, but can’t go out into the sun to play soccer. There seems to be no place where she fits in. And then she … she fits in. And then she discovers something amazing—she is a “free agent” with latent magical power. Soon she’s part of a quartet of magic students, studying the visible and invisible, learning to change reality. But will it be enough to help them when they are asked to catch a career criminal who knows magic too?
Ursula K. Le Guin and John Green are Nnedi Okorafor fans. As soon as you start reading Akata Witch, you will be, too!
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Nice blend of characterization between the four children and African folklore makes Akata Witch a good read. I only wish that the story spent more thinking building up the secret village instead of rushing to get the characters to fulfill their destiny and defeat the big bad which felt a lot like deus ex machina than a justly won fight.
Nice book. Moves
Wow. I am kind of obsessed with Nnedi Okorafor, and this is the best book she’s written yet (in my opinion)! I loved the Binti series but the world-building and characters in this blew that series out of the water!
For me, there is nothing to dislike about Akata Witch. The magical system is based on the characters’ strengths and “weaknesses”. For instance, one character has a spine bent from scoliosis, and her special ability is to be able to shape shift into a snake. It’s just a really nice touch, and something I’ve never seen done before. The characters and world are well-written. I look forward to reading Akata Warrior.
Fun read with good characters. Didn’t want to spend the money on the next book.
This book is different. The writing is a little raw. I can see great potential for the writer in future books.
Intriguing. Unusual. View both into another culture and another world. Starting the sequel. Recommend.
I very much enjoyed the innovative African twist on the world of magic. This kept me interested & invested in the story. Not just your average book about magic. Great for kids & YA.
Very interesting insight into African magical powers as opposed to Euro/American traditions. The cultural setting was also interesting. The heavy use of physical punishment was a little off-putting. Good action and unfolding of new power in a likeable girl.
This book was AMAZING, great structure, amazing characters, great story!
just okay