Daughters of Nri by Reni K Amayo
Book Summary: A gruesome war results in the old gods' departure from Earth. The only remnants of their existence lie in two girls. Twins, separated at birth. Goddesses who grow up believing that they are human. Daughters Of Nri explores their epic journey of self-discovery as they embark on a path back to one another. But can they defeat the man who brought the gods themselves to their knees?
My Rating: 3.9/5
My Review: This was the first book read in 2023 from January 1st- February 26th. I was instantly drawn in by the book's cover. I'm always attracted to nice artwork. Also, I was excited to read a fantasy book centered around African main characters, set in Nigeria. The book was overall entertaining I found it a little difficult to get through. The book had a slow pace, that kept me from getting too invested in the book like I usually do for others.
The first issue I had with the book was its slow pace. For example, the twins stay separated for almost the entire book, and when they do meet, there isn't enough meaningful interaction between them before the book ends. Additionally, the book had many extra details and moments that weren't significant to the plot, which could have been taken out.
Another issue I had with the book was the lack of world-building. Even though one of the main characters needed to travel from her small village to the palace that was far off, there wasn't enough information given about other villages or characters they encountered along the way. I expected to see more villages or hear about them from other characters, but the book didn't provide enough detail.
Despite these issues, I enjoyed reading the book, especially towards the end when things started to escalate. The book ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, which made me want to order the next book. However, I'm still debating whether to purchase a physical copy or a digital one.
In conclusion, I rated Daughters Of Nri a 3.9 out of 5 due to its slow pace, lack of world-building, and the fact that I almost DNF'ed the book. Despite this, I still enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fantasy book with African main characters.
