Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Literary fiction, historical fiction, mystery, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, short stories, and young adult novels: This A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. Depuis, je mne une double vie : collgienne le jour, agent libre de la socit des Lopards le soir et le week-end. Je suis nigriane de sang, amricaine de naissance et albinos de peau. Il y a tout juste un an, j'ai sauv le monde de sa destruction. Either way, I liked it a lot, but I definitely was a lot more confused and wasn't as fully immersed in this one than I was in Akata Witch. Wed love your help. . Akata Warrior is part two of a series full of magic and Nigerian mythology and all kinds of fun adventures. 3 stars for the story; 4 stars for the writing and the wonderful creativity - 3.5 stars overall. While I try to post no spoilers, if ye havent read the akata witch then ye have been forewarned and continue at yer own peril . Well that was a bit of a disappointing follow up. My favorite parts of the book were probably Udide and Sunny's encounter with the djinn in the basement. She is writing a series for Marvel about Shuri, Black Panthers sister, and has a number of book-based project. It felt like there wasn't as much of an overall plot, and it focused on a lot of side plots in a meandering sort of way. The dialog is often confusing and things happen for no reason or aren't explained in any way. propos de lauteur Nnedi Okorafor was born in the United States to two Igbo (Nigerian) immigrant parents. These books just suck you into their unique world, take you on about a million adventures, and then spit you out on the other side. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history, and magic into a compelling tale that will keep listeners spellbound. Everything is a grand improvement (yes, that's even possible). That being said, I still like Sunny and her friends! New York: Penguin Random House LLC. It will blow your mind and leave you hungry for more! prix Locus du meilleur roman pour jeunes adultes, prix Lodestar du meilleur livre pour jeunes adultes, Prix Locus du meilleur roman pour jeunes adultes, La Fille qui navigua autour de Frie dans un bateau construit de ses propres mains, La Fille qui survola Frie et coupa la Lune en deux, https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Akata_Warrior&oldid=180047870, Prix Lodestar du meilleur livre pour jeunes adultes, Article avec une section vide ou incomplte, Page pointant vers des bases relatives la littrature, Page utilisant le modle Autorit inactif, Article contenant un appel traduction en anglais, Portail:Littrature amricaine/Articles lis, Portail:Fantasy et fantastique/Articles lis, licence Creative Commons attribution, partage dans les mmes conditions, comment citer les auteurs et mentionner la licence. Happy Black History Month! Definitely recommend listening to it. And I know this because I'VE actually read it. Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today's Nigeria with a unique world she creates. Not /5. I didn't. After finding myself disappointed with the lack of character and plot development in Akata Witch, along with the rushed ending, I read the sequel in hopes I would enjoy it more. The plot is all over the place and the world the author is creating is poorly explained. If I haven't read the first book, should I read that first or can I just read Akata Warrior now? I hate leaving negative reviews, but I do not understand how so much went unnoticed in the editing process. The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panthers sister! Akata Warrior was released in 2017 and is the second book in the fantasy-based young adult series Akata Witch. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound. So, I was pleased that Akata Warrior contains a recap of the previous book. Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges todays Nigeria with a unique world she creates. Okorafor is also co-writing the screenplay of an adaptation of Octavia Butlers Wild Seed with filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu for Amazon Prime Video, with Viola Davis producing. Bibliographic CitationOkorafor, N. (2017). They give the story a vibrant ambiance that makes this series an enjoyable ride. I'm already sad I have to wait so long for the next one! [I don't blame Anyanwu for leaving halfway through. Praise for Akata Warrior: Okorafor's novel will ensnare readers and keep them turning pages until the very end to see if and how Sunny fulfills the tremendous destiny that awaits her. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This West African world of magic is. This one wasn't as enjoyable for me plot-wise as the first book. Im kind of obsessed with it. READ THE FIRST BOOK ! Of looking, that enlarges the private and the public world. Later, in the same essay, Prof. Walker says, To take Toni Morrisons statement further, if th, Alice Walker writes, What is always needed in the appreciation of art, or life, is the larger perspective. I hate leaving negative reviews, but I do not understand how so much went unnoticed in the editing process. Akata Witch (titre original : Akata Witch) est un roman de fantasy de Nnedi Okorafor publi en 2011 puis traduit en franais et publi en 2020. I was lucky enough to get an advance- copy - I think it will be published in October. Im kind of obsessed with it. 2017 Nnedi Okorafor (P)2019 Tantor Some of the scenes are really poorly written, for example paragraphs like "Orlu looked at Sasha, Chichi looked at O. La dernire modification de cette page a t faite le 18 fvrier 2021 20:50. One, she feels way too young to be stringing along two guys (one of whom is around 18/19 when she's 14/15). Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en lamliorant (comment?) Start by marking Akata Warrior (Akata Witch, #2) as Want to Read: Error rating book. I did struggle a bit with pacing (which I also found in the first one), but other than that, this is really satisfying. There's no dumbing down or hand holding: this is a brutally dark world that our young protagonists are navigating. Nnedi Okorafor is a Nigerian-American author of African-based science fiction and fantasy (Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism). About Akata Warrior. It is published by Cassava Press in Nigeria and UK known as Sunny and the Mystery of Osisi . Akata est une socit franaise spcialise dans ladaptation et limportation en franais doeuvres asiatiques, cre en 2001 par Dominique Vret, Sylvie Vret Chang, Erwan Le Verger, Sah Cibot. The world wasn't built upon as much as I would have liked, and there wasn't really a driving tension to the plot (because apparently no one was worried about Ekwensu except Sunny). Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound. Akata Warrior a obtenu le prix Locus du meilleur roman pour jeunes adultes 2018 et le prix Lodestar du meilleur livre pour jeunes adultes 2018. If there's a third book focusing on Sunny and Chichi as is heavily implied by the ending, I hope there's a lot less romance. Akata Witch (Akata Witch, #1) and Akata Warrior (Akata Witch, #2) Retrouvez Akata Warrior et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. Ce roman est le second de la srie Akata, prcd par Akata Witch paru en 2011. There were some cool moments as well (like the scene in the basement). Ahoy there me mateys! The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read! Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Speak . by Viking Books for Young Readers. Of looking, that enlarges the private and the public world. Later, in the same essay, Prof. Walker says, To take Toni Morrisons statement further, if that is possible, in my own work I write not only what I want to read - understanding fully and indelibly that if I dont do it no one else is so vitally interested, or capable of doing it to my satisfaction - I write the things I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO READ. (emphasis in the original; from In Search of Our Mothers Gardens - in the essay Saving the Life That Is Our Own The Importance of Models in the Artists Life p. 5 and p. 13). by Nnedi Okorafor (Akata Witch, 2011), Sunny Nwazue had learned she belonged to the mystical Leopard People. Put it on your To-Read list now! Welcome back. That being said, if someone hadn't warned me in advance about the big, unnecessary love triangle added to the book, it probably wouldn't have knocked my enjoyment of the book down to three. Akata Warrior, Nnedi Okorafor, Viking Books for Young Readers. The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panther's sister "The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read " --Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Speak A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read! Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Speak A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. The competing lovers have some nice moments of cooperation. When is this book coming out? Il y a tout juste un an, jai sauv le monde de sa destruction. A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. Depuis, je mne une double vie : collgienne le jour, agent libre de la socit des Lopards le soir et le week-end. partir de 13 ans. Reading her stories makes me feel like Im a kid again, hiding under my blankets at night with a flashlight, desperate to read just another chapt. Definitely recommended! I'm hoping we eventually get more books in this series, but considering the gap between the first two, I imagine we may be waiting for a while. *clutches chest* One of my favorite casts. The imagery is great, as I expect from Okorafor. Okorafor has won a Hugo, a Nebula, a World Fantasy Award, and a Locus Award, and her many fans include Neil Gaiman, Rick Riordan, John Green, and Ursula Le Guin. The plot is all over the place and the world the author is creating is poorly explained. I did struggle a bit with pacing (which I also found in the first one), but other than that, this is really satisfying. The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming Marvel comic book series abou Des milliers de livres avec la livraison chez vous en 1 jour ou en magasin avec -5% de rduction . Akata warrior, Nnedi Okorafor, Anne Cohen-Beucher, Ecole Des Loisirs. Akata Warrior (2020, roman) Akata Warrior, 2017: Akata Witch (2020, roman) Akata Witch, 2011: Binti (2020, recueil de nouvelles) Binti 2 (2021, roman) Binti: The Night Masquerade, 2018: La Fille aux Mains Magiques (2021, roman) The Girl with the Magic Hands, 2016: Kabu Kabu (2018, recueil de nouvelles) Kabu Kabu, 2013 : Qui a peur de la mort ? The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read! Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Speak A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. It will blow your mind and leave you hungry for more! Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published Akata warrior par Nnedi Okorafor aux ditions Penguin books usa. The competing lovers have some nice moments of co, Great book, very engaging and made me zip through it. And two, I just didn't care for that to be her portrayal of her intelligence, ambition, and family ties. Be positive forces to the world., Do not take juju lightly, unless you are looking for unexpected death., Locus Award for Best Young Adult Novel (2018), Nommo Award Nominee for Best Novel (2018). Akata Warrior: Amazon.fr: Okorafor, Nnedi: Livres anglais et trangers Choisir vos prfrences en matire de cookies Nous utilisons des cookies et des outils similaires pour faciliter vos achats, fournir nos services, pour comprendre comment les clients utilisent nos services afin de pouvoir apporter des amliorations, et pour prsenter des annonces. The sequel Akata Warrior went on to win the 2018 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book. The novel was also named an Amazon.com best book of the year. Loved the concepts, the setting, and the characters. Je suis nigriane de sang, amricaine de naissance et albinos de peau. The story never felt grounded in the way Akata Witch. Well that was a bit of a disappointing follow up. To see what your friends thought of this book. A character from the previous book returns, and Sunny has to do a lot of internal growth. Akata Warrior. Along the way, Sunny finds her own path, breaking rules, having to support her older brother, who gets involved with a very bad crowd at college as well as deal with her own fears of demons. --Booklist, starred review Akata Warrior swiftly synthesizes the lessons and knowledge of the first book into a heart-racing story of resilience and a determination to save the world. Ce roman est le premier Akata Warrior is part two of a series full of magic and Nigerian mythology and all kinds of fun adventures. One, she feels way too young to be stringing along two guys (one of whom is around 18/19 when she's 14/15). This novel was long-awaited by readers who picked up the previous book in the series! This book is the second of the Akata Witch duology. I didn't. The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panther's sister! Of course, the characters ARE MY CHILDREN. I like this, but there were some story inconsistencies that drove my copy editor's brain crazy. Reading her stories makes me feel like Im a kid again, hiding under my blankets at night with a flashlight, desperate to read just another chapter. 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". Akata Warrior is the sequel to Akata Witch written by Nnedi Okorafor. I'm hoping we eventually get more books in this series, but considering the gap between the first two, I imagine we may be waiting for a. The imagination is there, the writing is not. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound. Akata Warrior is part two of a series full of magic and Nigerian mythology and all kinds of fun adventures. 12,99 euros en version numrique. Great book, very engaging and made me zip through it. Nnedi Okorafor creates such vivid, original fantasy worlds and wonderful characters. See all 17 questions about Akata Warrior, Best Picks: Adult Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2017, Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor - 4 stars, 66 of the Year's Most Anticipated Fiction by Black Authors. Lisez Akata Warrior de Nnedi Okorafor disponible chez Rakuten Kobo. Stay out of trouble. AKATA WARRIOR is the most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novel I have ever read. Some of the scenes are really poorly written, for example paragraphs like "Orlu looked at Sasha, Chichi looked at Orlu and Orlu looked at Sunny, Sunny looked around and saw a mask." I love everything about it: the mythology, and world building. Cette section est vide, insuffisamment dtaille ou incomplte. Plus it addresses black history and the African Diaspora + has complex POC characters, which is obvs very important. Also reminded me that grasscutters are a thing and I love them. There's a love triangle, which isn't a trope I'm a fan of, but it's not an overwhelming part of the story, and this is one of the better takes I've seen. 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. She is writing a series for Marvel about Shuri, Black Panthers sister, and has a number of book-based projects in development for film and TV including HBOs adaptation of her novel Who Fears Death, with George R. R. Martin signed on as executive producer. Akata Warrior also won the first Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book, an award given by the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) and presented at the Hugo Award ceremony at Worldcon. AKATA WARRIOR. Sunny and Chichi and Sasha and ORLU. These books just suck you into their unique world, take you on about a million adventures, and then spit you out on the other side. It also contains important information, such as what juju is and the meaning of akata. Nnedi Okorafor is a Nigerian-American author of African-based science fiction and fantasy (Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism). I have been eagerly anticipating this release ever since first reading, After finding myself disappointed with the lack of character and plot development in Akata Witch, along with the rushed ending, I read the sequel in hopes I would enjoy it more. This really built on a fascinating Leopard People world established in book one, and I really enjoyed it! You have got to check out this fantasy novel that is being called imaginative, gripping, enchanting by Laurie Halse Anderson, the author of Speak. Akata Warrior (titre original : Akata Warrior) est un roman de fantasy de Nnedi Okorafor publi en 2017 puis traduit en franais et publi en 2020 . This series really shows what excellence in fantasy for young readers looks like. Akata Warrior. Definitely need to have read Akata Witch first. Now she alternates among regular school; Leopard training with her teacher, Sugar Cream; training with her magical alter ego spirit face; and hiding her secret life from her parents and brothers. The story never felt grounded in the way Akata Witch. Ce roman est le second de la srie Akata, prcd par Akata Witch paru en 2011. Okorafor has won a Hugo, a Nebula, a World Fantasy Award, and a Locus Award, and her many fans include Neil Gaiman, Rick Riordan, John Green, and Ursula Le Guin. As a general rule, Im not fond of info-dumping. Akata Warrior. The imagery is great, as I expect from Okorafor. In the interest of transparency, I havent read the first book in the series. I love these books more thanalmost everything else. Im kind of obsessed with it. This is an awesome sequel and if you want to get that first book love feeling again: READ THESE. Akata warrior Rsum Mon nom est Sunny Nwazue, et ceci est mon histoire. A character from the previous book returns, and Sunny has to do a lot of internal growth. This is a good series for anyone looking to expand from the western/white default for YA/adult fantasy. 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. The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panther's sister "The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read " --Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Speak A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Just really awkward writing. There's having a whole bunch of extra things to do when you're getting near teenage-dom, and then there's having a whole double life, which mostly takes place at night and leaves you constantly exhausted because you no sooner see the sky get dark than you have have head out to learn more about who you are and what you can do. I wish the author had a stronger editor. I've read so much fantasy/magical realism and it takes a lot of development to carry a reader through such magical worlds. Akata Witch, traduit de l'anglais par Anne Cohen Beucher, 368 p., 18 euros. She holds a PhD in English and is a professor of creative writing at Her novel Akata Warrior (of the Akata Series) is the winner of the Lodestar and Locus Award for Best Young Adult Novel. Now, stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny is studying with her mentor Su. The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panthers sister! It's awesome. The novel was nominated for the Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction in 2011. The sequel to Akata Witch is Akata Warrior, released in 2017. My favorite parts of the book were probably Udide and Sunny's encounter with the djinn in the basement. Connections made, or at least attempted, where none existed before, the straining to encompass in ones glance at the varied world the common thread, the unifying theme through the immense diversity, a fearlessness of growth, of search. The writing and imagination here are stellar. . There's a love triangle, which isn't a trope I'm a fan of, but it's not an overwhelming part of the story, and this is one of the better takes I've seen. The writing and imagination here are stellar. Nnedi Okorafor creates such vivid, original fantasy worlds and wonderful characters. I love this series so much. And two, I just didn't care for that to b. It's good to be back, Akata Warrior is a stellar follow up. Des milliers de livres avec la livraison chez vous en 1 jour ou en magasin avec -5% de rduction ou tlchargez la version eBook. These books just suck you into their unique world, take you on about a million adventures, and then spit you out on the other side. A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. Along with her Leopard Society friends, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha, and her spirit face, Anyanwu, Sunny will lead a dangerous mission to stop an apocalypse by a terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. Connections made, or at least attempted, where none existed before, the straining to encompass in ones glance at the varied world the common thread, the unifying theme through the immense diversity, a fearlessness of growth, of search. October 3rd 2017 Fantastic. sa cration, elle se lie avec Delcourt afin de dvelopper et diffuser un catalogue de bande dessines asiatiques pour cet diteur. I also didn't like where the author went with Chichi's character. Un article de Wikipdia, l'encyclopdie libre. One of the greatest fantasy series I've ever read. :-). 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. Akata Warrior (titre original: Akata Warrior) est un roman de fantasy de Nnedi Okorafor publi en 2017[1] puis traduit en franais et publi en 2020[2]. Can't wait for the third book in the series. Nnedi Okorafor creates such vivid, original fantasy worlds and wonderful characters. The world wasn't built upon as much as I would have liked, and there wasn't really a driving tension to the plot (because apparently no one was worried about Ekwensu except Sunny). There's no dumbing down or hand holding: this is a brutally dark world that our young protagonists are navigating. A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today's Nigeria with a unique world she creates. selon les recommandations des projets correspondants. AKATA WARRIOR is the most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novel I have ever read. Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges todays Nigeria with a unique world she creates. The audio version is fabulous! Achetez neuf ou d'occasion The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panther's sister! Akata Witch was named to the 2012 American Library Association's Amelia Bloomer Book List. I don't know if I didn't like this one because it wasn't as formative for me in YA literature or if I just am more objective now. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound. or you wont understand a thing and it wont be as amazing! Would recommend for young adult readers and adult fantasy fans. I think it's the same narrator as Akata Witch - she does such an excellent job. The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panther's sister!The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read! Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of SpeakA year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl N This series really shows what excellence in fantasy for young readers looks like. Akata Warriorblends mythology, fantasy, history, and magic into a compelling tale that will keep listeners spellbound. I also didn't like where the author went with Chichi's character. Alice Walker writes, What is always needed in the appreciation of art, or life, is the larger perspective. Ajouter ma liste ; Mon nom est Sunny Nwazue, et ceci est mon histoire. Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges todays Nigeria with a unique world she creates. In Book #1, Sunny Nwazue was inducted into the secret Leopard Society, Nigerians with magical powers. Refresh and try again.