Daughters of Nri: The Book Taking TikTok by Storm (The Return of the Earth Mother series)
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.
Strong-willed Naala grows up seeking adventure in her quiet and small village. While the more reserved Sinai resides in the cold and political palace of Nri. Though miles apart, both girls share an indestructible bond: they share the same blood, the same face, and possess the same unspoken magic, thought to have vanished with the lost gods.
The twin girls were separated at birth, a price paid to ensure their survival from Eze Ochichiri, the man who rules the Kingdom of Nri. Both girls are tested in ways that awaken a mystical, formidable power deep within themselves. Eventually, their paths both lead back to the mighty Eze.
But can they defeat the man who brought the gods themselves to their knees?
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The book was a long read. In my opinion it took too long for the sisters to even meet. It was dragged out and it didn’t need to be. There could have been more about why Eze turned out the way he did. The sisters could have met up sooner, figured out their powers together, etc. the character development was great. We for sure knew the history of most characters but it was definitely a hard read for our bookclub. I don’t know if I want to risk trying to read the second one.
Plot:
After a brutal war, the gods of the world have disappeared, snuffed out by a mere human who becomes Eze (king). Two girls, twin goddesses, are separated at birth, and raised as humans, unaware of their true nature, but as the Eze's forces and thirst for power continue to disrupt the world, the girls awaken a magic once thought to be gone from the world forever and are led on a path that will inevitably lead them back to each other, and to the Eze himself.
This was the first book I've ever read that was based on African mythology and while the story intricately wove in African myth and culture, it also sometimes overwhelmed with this. It hit with the igbo language and mythological beings immediately! I was so lost 🤣 and it took me more time to read the prologue than I care to admit. After the initial shock of it all however, it's easy to grasp unto everything as we learn more about the world and its history.
I absolutely loved reading this @renikamayo
I've said it before and I'll say it again, descriptions are key, especially when it comes to fantasy. Without descriptions, it just falls flat, so I live for a book that gives me that and this didn't fall short. This being said, at times, the book definitely over described, but it didn't take away from the overall story.
The characters themselves were also lovable. Sinai and Naala both had depth, both dealing with challenges, personal battles and the unknown. Even their friends, mentors, and enemies all had their distinct personalities that made them more than just side characters.
Finally, the plot moved at a good pace, with the constant change in character view and location helping to keep my attention, but the ending was slightly anticlimactic. The entire book is leading up to a reunion of the sisters and a confrontation with the Eze and both are relegated to the last 20 pages of the book which was disappointing.
This is redeemed by the fact that there is a 2nd book, with more battles to be faced and even more mysteries to be solved; still, it would've been nice to get more tension, more suspense and most definitely a more fulfilling confrontation.
This book took me on the biggest roller coaster and then left me wanting so much more at the end! Don’t read unless you have the second book because you will finish this book with more questions than answers. The writing and story building are so beautiful and I just loved watching the characters come into their own!
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