Tomi Adeyemi's debut novel is a fast-paced hero's quest through a rich, West-African-inspired fantasy world-- and a seamless mix of empowerment and rip-roaring storytelling.
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Pénélope Bagieu's curly, pretty style is sometimes in conflict with her material; it works well when her "rebel ladies" meet happy ends, but she struggles to depict the hardships many suffered.
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