@vanessaslibrary And as an award the Orisha's will all agree to allow her to ascend even though it will be heartbreaking having to leave humanity for good (even if she will be able to help them more as an Orisha)
@vanessaslibrary I would love that to be how the story ends of it can't be Simi Regaining her humanity. I could see where that could cause issues.
I think Simi and Kola will definitely get closure and Simi will have a mission that will take everything she had to accomplish
@vanessaslibrary With Issa in the sack i was thinking is he just staying perfectly still? As an impromptu hiding place it was good but idk how practical it is? He'd have to be shifting around like crazy!
Simi is definitely a strong character. I cannot wait to get my hands on The sequel
@vanessaslibrary My favorite character is Issa. His presence on the journey was so beneficial and almost his little moments in the sack had me dying laughing.
They were so lucky to have him even tho they worried so much about him.
@vanessaslibrary My favorite parts are the times Simi and Kola realize they don't have to be in this fight alone. First when they ran into the resistance ship and the Orisha there.
Then again with the Yumbo putting them back on the right path.
Then finally when they made it to Kola's home.
@vanessaslibrary That makes sense. I'm sure we will have another encounter. She clearly doesn't like alot of exposition which I appreciate. Things are sort of organically explained so hopefully she will circle back.
I did find them very intriguing.
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@vanessaslibrary Speaking of Simi's memory. I like how we get flashbacks more and more flashbacks of her life before. When she sees something that she would have known in her human life her memory flashes. It's a sweet affect.
@vanessaslibrary That was crazy!!! I was like well the book would be boring if there isn't any conflict on the road and they see being hunted but jeez!
It's a good thing they have Issa. Poor Simi would try her best but she's just not used to being on land and her memory is very spotty