Why did I love this book?
Now, this is a makeover. Minor Nigerian god Shigidi is ugly, low-status, and neglected, but he can’t quit his job: that’s just not an option when you’re a god. Unless a powerful succubus needs a sidekick to pull off an interdimensional heist.
This book was a ride, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Sort of crime-spree-meets-spiritual-reckoning, Shigidi has romance, action, and that all-important (to me) opportunity to find out who exactly you can be when you drop all the pre-conditions. I’m hoping for a sequel.
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A Washington Post top 10 best science fiction and fantasy book of 2023
"A heist caper with sex, violence, and superpowers popping off every technicolor page." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Defiantly ambitious...an action-packed thrill ride." -The Washington Post
A mythic tale of disgruntled gods, revenge, and a heist across two worlds, perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Neil Gaiman, Marlon James, and Karen Lord
Shigidi is a disgruntled and demotivated nightmare god in the Orisha spirit company, reluctantly answering prayers of his few remaining believers to maintain his existence long enough to find his next drink. When he meets Nneoma,…