Òdòdó is a blacksmith from Timbuktu. One day she is kidnapped and taken to a new land where she finds she is meant to marry the warrior king of Yorùbáland. As she adjusts to her new home and lifestyle, Òdòdó finds herself learning more about her betrothed and gaining political power.
This is an incredibly written debut. The plot was so intricately written. The world is described beautifully - it almost reads like fantasy world building at times even though there aren’t fantasy elements. This book is full of politics, violence, betrayal, and power. Òdòdó is a strong female character who turns out to be ruthless in her pursuits when needed, while still being caring and kind. She knows how to get what she wants and is careful and cunning in doing so. The way her character developed throughout the book was perfection. The side characters were also really well done and I felt invested in their stories as well. I loved the way that women and their relationships with one another were portrayed throughout this story.
This is an incredibly written debut. The plot was so intricately written. The world is described beautifully - it almost reads like fantasy world building at times even though there aren’t fantasy elements. This book is full of politics, violence, betrayal, and power. Òdòdó is a strong female character who turns out to be ruthless in her pursuits when needed, while still being caring and kind. She knows how to get what she wants and is careful and cunning in doing so. The way her character developed throughout the book was perfection. The side characters were also really well done and I felt invested in their stories as well. I loved the way that women and their relationships with one another were portrayed throughout this story.