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Redemptor
by Jordan Ifueko
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I got approved for an e-arc of Redemptor on Netgalley and I was so excited to read it! Jordan Ifueko really delivered with the conclusion to this duology and I enjoyed the few final pages.
The reason that I am not rating this a full five stars is honestly because Tarisai really pissed me off throughout the duration of this book. I was annoyed by the constant self doubt and how she tortured herself because she thought it would appease the ojiji. Tar is literally the only person in the history of the Kunleo empire to do something about the redemptor children, yet they tell her she has to do more? Also, she's only 16 when they start coming to her, she's still a child and does not need all of that weight on her shoulders. Yeah I get that abiku were trying to break her but the fact that she kept it from everyone for so long or would always think "they're right" when they clearly were not was frustrating.
I also hate that she constantly allowed Zuri to flirt with her and invade her personal space and then kisses him. I also didn't like the way she told Kirah about the kiss but not Jeet. And then to find out that not only did he use her but that he had also kissed The Lady like that. Ew
I loved seeing the relationship bloom between Ai Ling and Dayo. I'm glad that they are together and I loved her response to Dayo's concerns as an asexual person.
I was annoyed by how he just assumed that Tar would want kids since he didn't. That's not fair to her and again that is not a burden that should be placed on a teenage girl. I appreciate that Ifueko made Tar a young woman who didn't want children and that she stood by it instead of magically changing her mind or being forced into it. Another reason that I like Tar's decision at the end.
I also really liked her relationship with Min Ja
I also disliked how she continued to second guess herself in the Underworld even though she had been drilled on what to do and what not to do. And the fact that she wanted to trust The Lady irked my soul because it reeked of set up
Overall I did enjoy this, just not as much as book one and I am excited to see what Jordan Ifueko writes next.
The reason that I am not rating this a full five stars is honestly because Tarisai really pissed me off throughout the duration of this book. I was annoyed by the constant self doubt and how she tortured herself because she thought it would appease the ojiji. Tar is literally the only person in the history of the Kunleo empire to do something about the redemptor children, yet they tell her she has to do more? Also, she's only 16 when they start coming to her, she's still a child and does not need all of that weight on her shoulders. Yeah I get that abiku were trying to break her but the fact that she kept it from everyone for so long or would always think "they're right" when they clearly were not was frustrating.
I also hate that she constantly allowed Zuri to flirt with her and invade her personal space and then kisses him. I also didn't like the way she told Kirah about the kiss but not Jeet. And then to find out that not only did he use her but that he had also kissed The Lady like that. Ew
I loved seeing the relationship bloom between Ai Ling and Dayo. I'm glad that they are together and I loved her response to Dayo's concerns as an asexual person.
I was annoyed by how he just assumed that Tar would want kids since he didn't. That's not fair to her and again that is not a burden that should be placed on a teenage girl. I appreciate that Ifueko made Tar a young woman who didn't want children and that she stood by it instead of magically changing her mind or being forced into it. Another reason that I like Tar's decision at the end.
I also really liked her relationship with Min Ja
I also disliked how she continued to second guess herself in the Underworld even though she had been drilled on what to do and what not to do. And the fact that she wanted to trust The Lady irked my soul because it reeked of set up
Overall I did enjoy this, just not as much as book one and I am excited to see what Jordan Ifueko writes next.