Akata Warrior, Nnedi Okorafor
Akata Warrior, Nnedi Okorafor
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Akata Warrior

Author: Nnedi Okorafor

Narrator: Yetide Badaki

Unabridged: 12 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/03/2019


Synopsis

A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. As she began to develop her magical powers, Sunny learned that she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse, brought about by the terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. Now, stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny is studying with her mentor Sugar Cream and struggling to unlock the secrets in her strange Nsibidi book.

Eventually, Sunny knows she must confront her destiny. With the support of her Leopard Society friends, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha, and of her spirit face, Anyanwu, she will travel through worlds both visible and invisible to the mysterious town of Osisi, where she will fight a climactic battle to save humanity.

Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today's Nigeria with a unique world she creates. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history, and magic into a compelling tale that will keep listeners spellbound.

About Nnedi Okorafor

Nnedi Okorafor, born to Igbo Nigerian parents in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 8, 1974, is an author of fantasy and science fiction for both adults and younger readers. Her books include the Tor.com novella Binti, which won the 2015 Hugo and Nebula Awards; the children's book Long Juju Man, which won the 2007-08 Macmillan Writer's Prize for Africa; and the novels Who Fears Death (World Fantasy Award winner) and Akata Warrior (Lodestar and Locus Award winner). She is an associate professor of creative writing and literature at the University at Buffalo.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nnedi on August 28, 2015

It's awesome. And I know this because I'VE actually read it. :-) <3 August 28, 2015......more

Goodreads review by Justine on January 17, 2023

3 stars for the story; 4 stars for the writing and the wonderful creativity - 3.5 stars overall This is another difficult book to rate. For me, while this sequel to Akata Witch is every bit as creative and experiential as its predecessor, the actual story of Akata Warrior didn't resonate with me quit......more

Goodreads review by Allison on June 15, 2017

I love these books more than......almost everything else. Before I read Akata Witch back when it first came out, it had been a while since I really felt like I was reading a "Forever Book". This is an awesome sequel and if you want to get that first book love feeling again: READ THESE. Sunny and Chi......more

Goodreads review by Mara on May 17, 2020

This series really shows what excellence in fantasy for young readers looks like. There's no dumbing down or hand holding: this is a brutally dark world that our young protagonists are navigating. The writing and imagination here are stellar. I did struggle a bit with pacing (which I also found in t......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on May 31, 2020

3.5 stars. As soon as I finished the audiobook of Akata Witch, I knew I had to listen to the sequel too. And after a lot of starting, stopping, and continuous interruptions, I finally made it through to the end! Akata Warrior is a longer book and audiobook than Akata Witch. Akata Witch introduces us t......more