Dr. Andy's Reviews > Akata Warrior

I have finally read the sequel after reading Akata Witch for the 3rd time.

Akata Warrior picks up a year after the start of Akata Witch. Sunny has continued to progress in her Leopard lessons, and so have her coven mates. However, Sunny is being haunted by visions of a catastrophic future where the world is on fire. She doesn't know how to fight these visions or who to tell. She knows Ekwensu is involved somehow and that she'll have to face her at some point.

I really enjoyed this sequel! I don't know why I didn't read it sooner. I enjoyed seeing Sunny's character grow. She learns a lot in this book, both about the real world and about the Leopard world. I enjoyed the subplot about Sunny about her older brother's troubles at school. I'm hoping Chukwu have a bigger role in Sunny's life and become a confidant for her after everything that happened.

The only thing that I didn't enjoy was the sort of relationship between Chichi and Chukwu. I'm not sure how old Chichi is, but Sunny is 12-13 so I don't think Chichi is much older. And Chukwu is at least 17 if not 18. Bad vibes. Then there's the whole Chichi and Sasha situation. Why are these kids even worrying about dating?? You're twelve!! Calm down. I would totally be fine with them dating but like does that have to be part of the story now? Can't they wait until they're older. Dating isn't even that fun kids. Plus Orlu and Sunny have something brewing and like ugh why did this whole coven have to become romantic? Can't they just be best friends forever!?

Overall, I'm really enjoying this story and all the juju in it. I can't wait to see what happens in Akata Woman!

Rep: Albino Nigerian-American female MC, Nigerian-American male side character, Nigerian female side character, Nigerian male side character with dyslexia, Nigerian female side character with severe scoliosis.

CWs: Ableism, blood, body shaming, bullying, confinement, death, gore, injury/injury detail, violence, spiders including small and very large ones. Minor: Racism/colorism, racial slurs, misogyny, animal death.