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A review by bookishkellyn
Wahala by Nikki May
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Simi daftly reconnects with her former childhood best friend–her alobam–and brings her into the fold. It was obvious from the beginning that Isobel was a weirdo and that a friend group established from being mixed race was already a shaky foundation, so the chaos she cooked up was light work. The way Boo & Simi downrated Ronke was infuriating, because she was truly the most likeable character. She was the only one satisfied with her life but suffered the most. I liked the first half of the book, but the plot got more unbelievable as it went on. I didn’t like the ending at all.
Graphic: Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Racism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Violence, Stalking, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Abandonment