Once Sunny learns she’s one of the Leopard People, the story centers on her Leopard People education, but Sunny still has to deal with problems at home and at school peppered throughout. There are exchanges between parents and children, moments of self-reflection, and times when a girl just needs to sit down and do her homework. That may sound like an odd thing to say about a book categorized as fantasy and supernatural mystery, but it’s the moments between the major events I’m referring to. Hot Take: One of the things about Akata Witch that stood out to me was how realistic it felt. While Akata Witch is very much about Sunny’s journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, it’s also about stopping a murderer who’s killing children. Strengths: Nnedi Okorafor delves into Nigerian culture and takes the readers on a cultural and mythical journey. Ideal Audience: YA readers fans of supernatural mysteries It turns out there’s more that separates Sunny from her classmates than her skin color, and what she learns about herself propels her journey. She’s set apart from her Nigerian classmates because she was born in America and is bullied for being an albino, and often feels isolated and alone. The Nitty Gritty: Sunny is at the center of the story. Genre/Subgenre: Fantasy & Supernatural Mysteries / YA
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