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Wolf Light
Born in wolf light, the magical dusk, in Mongolia, Ghana and Cornwall, Zula, Adoma and Linet are custodians of the sacred sites of their homelands. Yaba's debut novel A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars was shortlisted for the 2018 Branford Boase Award and nominated for the 2019 Carnegie Medal.
When copper miners plunder Zula's desert home in Gobi Altai, and Adoma's forest and river are polluted by gold prospectors, it is only a matter of time before the lake Linet guards with her life is also in jeopardy. How far will Zula, Adoma and Linet go to defend the well-being of their homes? And when all else fails, will they have the courage to summon the ancient power of their order, to make the landscape speak in a way that everyone will hear?
Rich in elemental magic, myth and the mysterious magical dusk, Wolf Light is Yaba Badoe's defiant call to protect our environment, to conserve our heritage and to hear the ancient power that connects us.
When copper miners plunder Zula's desert home in Gobi Altai, and Adoma's forest and river are polluted by gold prospectors, it is only a matter of time before the lake Linet guards with her life is also in jeopardy. How far will Zula, Adoma and Linet go to defend the well-being of their homes? And when all else fails, will they have the courage to summon the ancient power of their order, to make the landscape speak in a way that everyone will hear?
Rich in elemental magic, myth and the mysterious magical dusk, Wolf Light is Yaba Badoe's defiant call to protect our environment, to conserve our heritage and to hear the ancient power that connects us.
320 pages, Hardcover
Published March 1, 2019
About the author
Yaba Badoe
9 books32 followersYaba Badoe is an award-winning Ghanaian-British documentary film-maker and writer. A graduate of King's College Cambridge, she was a civil servant in Ghana before becoming a general trainee with the BBC. She has taught in Spain and Jamaica and worked as a Visiting Scholar at the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana. Her short stories have been published in Critical Quarterly, African Love Stories, an anthology edited by Ama Ata Aidoo, and Daughters of Africa.
Yaba lives in Balham, London with her husband Colin Izod.
Yaba lives in Balham, London with her husband Colin Izod.
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June 6, 2019this cover is freaking gorgeous okay
May 27, 2019
I received a free digital copy of this book from the publishers/author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Zula, Adoma and Linet are sisters yet they live on opposite ends of the world to each other. Zula guards her beloved mountain in Mongolia, Adoma cares for the River Goddess in Ghana and Linet's soul is one with the drowning pool in Cornwall. Though not bound by blood, the sisters live with each other in a world beyond our own and learn how to use their gifts for the good of the world. But when evil and greed threatens to destroy nature, the sisters must rise up and fight with everything they have.
This is a beautifully told story that really echoes the fight humankind are having today with the current climate emergency, and the wall of corporate greed and cruelty that seems intent on destroying our beautiful world. Wolf Light really emphasises the importance of caring for nature, and how in turn, nature cares for us as well. This book has a wonderful bond of sisterhood in it as well, and it's very much three girls rising up to face down whoever tries to break them apart and they're always there for each other through thick and thin.
The writing in this is very melodious and flowery, which suited the spiritual nature of the book in my opinion. I think this story bordered between middle grade and YA and because of that I feel like some parts of the story missed out on further development which could have made it stronger. I would have liked more back story about the guardians - how they knew of their powers, how they met each other in the spirit world and knew the girls would be the most powerful. It was alluded to that there was a wider group but we only saw Nana Merrimore's friends. Linet's story also felt a little bit unfinished and it felt like she didn't really get her 'rising up' story the way the others did. The villains were very black and white in this book too, and I think they got their comeuppance too suddenly and easily as well. I would have liked a bit more of a fight between them all I think, as the suddenness of everything near the end felt rushed.
Overall, a really enjoyable story though!
Zula, Adoma and Linet are sisters yet they live on opposite ends of the world to each other. Zula guards her beloved mountain in Mongolia, Adoma cares for the River Goddess in Ghana and Linet's soul is one with the drowning pool in Cornwall. Though not bound by blood, the sisters live with each other in a world beyond our own and learn how to use their gifts for the good of the world. But when evil and greed threatens to destroy nature, the sisters must rise up and fight with everything they have.
This is a beautifully told story that really echoes the fight humankind are having today with the current climate emergency, and the wall of corporate greed and cruelty that seems intent on destroying our beautiful world. Wolf Light really emphasises the importance of caring for nature, and how in turn, nature cares for us as well. This book has a wonderful bond of sisterhood in it as well, and it's very much three girls rising up to face down whoever tries to break them apart and they're always there for each other through thick and thin.
The writing in this is very melodious and flowery, which suited the spiritual nature of the book in my opinion. I think this story bordered between middle grade and YA and because of that I feel like some parts of the story missed out on further development which could have made it stronger. I would have liked more back story about the guardians - how they knew of their powers, how they met each other in the spirit world and knew the girls would be the most powerful. It was alluded to that there was a wider group but we only saw Nana Merrimore's friends. Linet's story also felt a little bit unfinished and it felt like she didn't really get her 'rising up' story the way the others did. The villains were very black and white in this book too, and I think they got their comeuppance too suddenly and easily as well. I would have liked a bit more of a fight between them all I think, as the suddenness of everything near the end felt rushed.
Overall, a really enjoyable story though!
April 14, 2020
I wanted to like this more than I did.
January 27, 2020
Wolf Light is a story about three young girls who are all connected to each other, despite living in different parts of the world. It explores the impact of climate change on the land as well as the destruction caused by humans.
Set against a backdrop of beautiful imagery, Badoe’s lyrical and magical writing style paints the picture of a rich world full of colour and life. However when their world is under attack from the greedy “skin walkers”, who want to destroy what they hold dear, the girls must defend their land and protect their heritage.
There were parts of this book that were enjoyable; the vivid descriptions, the bond between the girls, the relationships they each had to their teachers, but there were also parts that were disappointing or frustrating. The lack of character development being the biggest issue for me. Each girl had so much potential but this was not explored, leaving them feeling two dimensional. One of the most interesting magical elements of this story was the shape shifting but again this was only tackled at a superficial level and therefore left me unsatisfied.
The story is told from the point of view of each of the three girls and the switching between narrators was a little confusing at times especially when the girls were linked and communicating with each other. Additionally the slow pace in the first half of the book, made it feel like nothing much was happening, this did pick up in the second half though.
Overall this wasn’t a bad read, and it does cover some important topics. I also think it’s worth mentioning that I’m much older than the target audience of this book and therefore this may have contributed to some of my frustrations.
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Thank you to Head of Zeus for providing a #gifted copy as part of the book tour. All opinions are my own and provided willingly.
Set against a backdrop of beautiful imagery, Badoe’s lyrical and magical writing style paints the picture of a rich world full of colour and life. However when their world is under attack from the greedy “skin walkers”, who want to destroy what they hold dear, the girls must defend their land and protect their heritage.
There were parts of this book that were enjoyable; the vivid descriptions, the bond between the girls, the relationships they each had to their teachers, but there were also parts that were disappointing or frustrating. The lack of character development being the biggest issue for me. Each girl had so much potential but this was not explored, leaving them feeling two dimensional. One of the most interesting magical elements of this story was the shape shifting but again this was only tackled at a superficial level and therefore left me unsatisfied.
The story is told from the point of view of each of the three girls and the switching between narrators was a little confusing at times especially when the girls were linked and communicating with each other. Additionally the slow pace in the first half of the book, made it feel like nothing much was happening, this did pick up in the second half though.
Overall this wasn’t a bad read, and it does cover some important topics. I also think it’s worth mentioning that I’m much older than the target audience of this book and therefore this may have contributed to some of my frustrations.
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to Head of Zeus for providing a #gifted copy as part of the book tour. All opinions are my own and provided willingly.
April 6, 2019
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of Wolf Light by Yaba Badoe. I've voluntarily read and reviewed this copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Wolf Light is a beautiful and poetic story that follows Zula, Adoma and Linet, gifted with elemental powers and shapeshifting abilities, who are tasked with protecting sacred sites around their homes in Ghana, Mongolia and Cornwall. When their sacred sites are being threatened, Zula, Adoma and Linet must work together to protect their home from being destroyed.
The writing is absolutely stunning. Poetic and immensed with feeling. You are immediately drawn into the connection these sisters share. While the beginning is a bit confusing and the characters don't have a lot of background story, you can't help but feel connected to these girls and their protected sites.
I would love to read more stories by Yaba Badoe. Her writing is very captivating and lyrical. The mythical and magical aspects were incredibly well written. I highly recommend this to book.
Wolf Light is a beautiful and poetic story that follows Zula, Adoma and Linet, gifted with elemental powers and shapeshifting abilities, who are tasked with protecting sacred sites around their homes in Ghana, Mongolia and Cornwall. When their sacred sites are being threatened, Zula, Adoma and Linet must work together to protect their home from being destroyed.
The writing is absolutely stunning. Poetic and immensed with feeling. You are immediately drawn into the connection these sisters share. While the beginning is a bit confusing and the characters don't have a lot of background story, you can't help but feel connected to these girls and their protected sites.
I would love to read more stories by Yaba Badoe. Her writing is very captivating and lyrical. The mythical and magical aspects were incredibly well written. I highly recommend this to book.
February 12, 2020
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A beautifully written fantasy read- I’m not scared to admit that Fantasy genre is not a genre that I read often- however after reading ‘Wolf Light’ it has certainly made me want to discover more within the genre.
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It has a very strong female presence, friendships & sisterhood. 3 girls who are from very different parts of the globe. Mongolia, Ghana & England. The differences are beautifully married together between them. They all have a connection to one another- environment.
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A fast paced read yet it still gives you food for thought.
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Highly recommended read.
It is aimed at the YA reader but I’m testament that anyone will enjoy this books.
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A beautifully written fantasy read- I’m not scared to admit that Fantasy genre is not a genre that I read often- however after reading ‘Wolf Light’ it has certainly made me want to discover more within the genre.
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It has a very strong female presence, friendships & sisterhood. 3 girls who are from very different parts of the globe. Mongolia, Ghana & England. The differences are beautifully married together between them. They all have a connection to one another- environment.
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A fast paced read yet it still gives you food for thought.
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Highly recommended read.
It is aimed at the YA reader but I’m testament that anyone will enjoy this books.
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Thank you so much
July 15, 2020
3.5
Three girls from three different continents unite as sisters to protect the environment and the traditions of their ancestors. I liked the commentary on colonialism/colonialism/sexism as well as the environmental message, though it was a lil heavy handed at times. The girls were also dealing with their obligations and their own desires which I always like in chosen one kind of books but it wasn't a major focus. It ended pretty abruptly too? Can't really comment on the representation but it seemed fun and fresh to me! It read almost like an oral history which I think is also cool, but it did drag at times.
Three girls from three different continents unite as sisters to protect the environment and the traditions of their ancestors. I liked the commentary on colonialism/colonialism/sexism as well as the environmental message, though it was a lil heavy handed at times. The girls were also dealing with their obligations and their own desires which I always like in chosen one kind of books but it wasn't a major focus. It ended pretty abruptly too? Can't really comment on the representation but it seemed fun and fresh to me! It read almost like an oral history which I think is also cool, but it did drag at times.
January 6, 2021
Twisting, strange, and magical I wanted to enjoy this book a lot more than I did. In theory, it's wonderful, but I found the actual execution of the story, just wasn't what I was hoping.
August 16, 2022
Good book
December 23, 2020
In this book, we follow three girls from different parts of the world, Linet from Cornwall, England, Adoma from Mongolia, and Zula from Ghana. These girls are magically and telepathically connected to one another and all have shrines they must protect to ensure the safety of Mother Nature as there are skinwalkers lurking trying to destroy it all.
Yaba Badoe writes this so beautifully and leaves a poignant message. Not only this but you experience a sisterhood that withstands throughout heartbreak and other trying times. Badoe also keeps a childlike and lighthearted nature of the story and while it is definitely geared to younger readers there are messages to be taken from readers of all ages.
I loved seeing the cultural representation and the lives of the girls in their respected country. I am from Ghana and so I related and could understand a lot of what was written about Zula, it was hilarious at times.
This book isn't really fantasy, it is more magical realism but I still couldn't quite follow or grasp the magical happenings at times but other than that I really enjoyed it and it's a great short read.
Yaba Badoe writes this so beautifully and leaves a poignant message. Not only this but you experience a sisterhood that withstands throughout heartbreak and other trying times. Badoe also keeps a childlike and lighthearted nature of the story and while it is definitely geared to younger readers there are messages to be taken from readers of all ages.
I loved seeing the cultural representation and the lives of the girls in their respected country. I am from Ghana and so I related and could understand a lot of what was written about Zula, it was hilarious at times.
This book isn't really fantasy, it is more magical realism but I still couldn't quite follow or grasp the magical happenings at times but other than that I really enjoyed it and it's a great short read.
August 8, 2021
This book was beautiful, and I breezed through it in one evening. The concept was fascinating - we're following three girls from Ghana, Mongolia and Great Britain who are connected as magical sisters, and tasked with protecting their respective sanctuaries from skin-walkers; people who only care about money. It has a strong message against capitalism and environmental destruction that really felt urgent. Their sanctuaries felt so real that the destruction we did witness was devastatingly sad. The grief the characters go through is also very well described. I did feel like the ending was somewhat rushed, though I enjoyed the last minute twist a lot. This story is magical and poetical in a way that felt sometimes myth, sometimes fairytale.
March 27, 2019
A wonderful YA fantasy which the author creates such beautiful imagery, the descriptions are so poetic and beautiful. The story is wonderful and keeps you interested, the only criticism I would say is the characters could have been explored a bit more, don’t feel like I knows them that well, or rather I still had questions. But I really enjoyed this.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
January 15, 2023
I'm a bit speechless. I really enjoyed reading this book, especially the second half, which is why I'm giving four stars, though I can see some things that I can't really make sense of, some things I feel aren't used to the best of their potential, and some pacing issues.
Badoe's writing style can sometimes confuse me (if I'm not paying full attention), but I do really love reading her writing. It brings out some indescribable emotion and is really quite beautiful to experience. The three voices of Zula, Adoma and Linet are rather distinct and engaging.
I really liked this novel, and I really can't describe or think of why. This book is satisfying and feels complete, yet incomplete. It made me really quite emotional, and I think that what it did do, it did really well, I just wish that it did a bit more.
I would recommend this book, but I would just be wary that it is not an action packed, fast moving story. It's honestly quite odd, because for all of the things that I "don't like" about this book, I am able to see past and appreciate them, as they help to create a story that feels like, rather than a large story in these sister's life, a transition in their lives from student to protector.
SPOILERS
First of all, I love each of the sisters. Firstly, Adoma. She is so willful, protective, wise and honestly quite funny. I really enjoyed reading about her and hearing her voice. I felt for Linet, and her story and emotions were so real, and the story about her lake so captivating. Zula made me cry so much. I just wanted to learn more about each character.
The magic was one thing that I felt was used well, but I wish there was a bit more attention to in the very last chapter. Which I will get to...
The plot of the teachers all dying one by one tugged on my heartstrings a Lot, and I understand how, in the context of climate change and environment loss, this could represent the loss of stability and the sisters and our need to take what we know and whats been done and create change by taking matters into our own hands. I did feel that it could have been explored a little bit more, especially the grief of this affecting not only decisions, like it does with the sisters decision to be more outright, but also their outlook and attitude. Not that this wasn't done, I just think it would have been done a bit more.
I love the idea of each cultural place having a guardian protecting it and learning about it, passing that knowledge down through generations, and I love the way that this is cross continental. Each culture has its important locations, and each needs to be protected and cherished as well as each other.
What was also discussed, but could have been shown more over a longer period of time is the negative effects that greed has on cultured that rely on the land. Which would have required a more climactic resolution.
It was a little anticlimactic with the end, and I was slightly disappointed with the minimal use of magic in the end climax. We didn't really get to see how the girls' training paid off in the end, especially since we were told in only three pages and Zula had been out with being shot. However, I do think that this story doesn't need to be that of a one and done action packed finale, it really shows a transition of responsibility to the girls, and I know that they continue to protect their cultural sites, growing their power and knowledge. Its an ongoing pursuit.
I think the ending with the giant waking up is really intriguing. I'd like to know if there's more to come??
Anyways, despite what I wish there were more of or that I thought could have been executed better, I did really enjoy this read. If u read this far, want to comment? We can discuss thoughts!!
Badoe's writing style can sometimes confuse me (if I'm not paying full attention), but I do really love reading her writing. It brings out some indescribable emotion and is really quite beautiful to experience. The three voices of Zula, Adoma and Linet are rather distinct and engaging.
I really liked this novel, and I really can't describe or think of why. This book is satisfying and feels complete, yet incomplete. It made me really quite emotional, and I think that what it did do, it did really well, I just wish that it did a bit more.
I would recommend this book, but I would just be wary that it is not an action packed, fast moving story. It's honestly quite odd, because for all of the things that I "don't like" about this book, I am able to see past and appreciate them, as they help to create a story that feels like, rather than a large story in these sister's life, a transition in their lives from student to protector.
SPOILERS
First of all, I love each of the sisters. Firstly, Adoma. She is so willful, protective, wise and honestly quite funny. I really enjoyed reading about her and hearing her voice. I felt for Linet, and her story and emotions were so real, and the story about her lake so captivating. Zula made me cry so much. I just wanted to learn more about each character.
The magic was one thing that I felt was used well, but I wish there was a bit more attention to in the very last chapter. Which I will get to...
The plot of the teachers all dying one by one tugged on my heartstrings a Lot, and I understand how, in the context of climate change and environment loss, this could represent the loss of stability and the sisters and our need to take what we know and whats been done and create change by taking matters into our own hands. I did feel that it could have been explored a little bit more, especially the grief of this affecting not only decisions, like it does with the sisters decision to be more outright, but also their outlook and attitude. Not that this wasn't done, I just think it would have been done a bit more.
I love the idea of each cultural place having a guardian protecting it and learning about it, passing that knowledge down through generations, and I love the way that this is cross continental. Each culture has its important locations, and each needs to be protected and cherished as well as each other.
What was also discussed, but could have been shown more over a longer period of time is the negative effects that greed has on cultured that rely on the land. Which would have required a more climactic resolution.
It was a little anticlimactic with the end, and I was slightly disappointed with the minimal use of magic in the end climax. We didn't really get to see how the girls' training paid off in the end, especially since we were told in only three pages and Zula had been out with being shot. However, I do think that this story doesn't need to be that of a one and done action packed finale, it really shows a transition of responsibility to the girls, and I know that they continue to protect their cultural sites, growing their power and knowledge. Its an ongoing pursuit.
I think the ending with the giant waking up is really intriguing. I'd like to know if there's more to come??
Anyways, despite what I wish there were more of or that I thought could have been executed better, I did really enjoy this read. If u read this far, want to comment? We can discuss thoughts!!
June 1, 2019
-Featuring magic, sisterhood and nature
Wolf Light by Yaba Badoe is a richly told tale of culture, sisterhood and what it means to protect the places and people we love.
This book is told in beautiful, lyrical prose that swept me away. The descriptions created vivid images in my mind and made me care for the people and places depicted and helped give the book a very spiritual feel.
This story resonates deeply with the current struggles we are having with the climate and the greedy people who put money before earth's ancient and beautiful land. Wolf Light shows us how important it is to care for nature through the three girls struggle with the skin-walkers.
The relationship between our main characters, Zula, Adoma and Linet, is beautiful. They all come from different backgrounds and cultures but are only whole all together. I loved this portrayal of the beauty of sisterhood.
This book has great diverse representation and shows three girls standing up for what they believe in. This novel doesn't lament what we have lost as much as teach us to stand up and fight for what remains.
The idea of this book was a little complicated to follow at first but once I caught up on what it was about, I enjoyed the plot. It was well paced and easy to read.
The main downside of this book for me was that it felt too young for me. I liked the writing and the characters a lot but I just couldn't connect to them because it felt aimed at a younger audience than the books I usually read. I'll definitely be passing it on to my younger sister because I think she'll enjoy it more than I dead.
Wolf Light was a moving, cultural book about the beauty of nature and it's magic. I'd recommend this book to those who like rich prose and beautiful settings.
Wolf Light by Yaba Badoe is a richly told tale of culture, sisterhood and what it means to protect the places and people we love.
This book is told in beautiful, lyrical prose that swept me away. The descriptions created vivid images in my mind and made me care for the people and places depicted and helped give the book a very spiritual feel.
This story resonates deeply with the current struggles we are having with the climate and the greedy people who put money before earth's ancient and beautiful land. Wolf Light shows us how important it is to care for nature through the three girls struggle with the skin-walkers.
The relationship between our main characters, Zula, Adoma and Linet, is beautiful. They all come from different backgrounds and cultures but are only whole all together. I loved this portrayal of the beauty of sisterhood.
This book has great diverse representation and shows three girls standing up for what they believe in. This novel doesn't lament what we have lost as much as teach us to stand up and fight for what remains.
The idea of this book was a little complicated to follow at first but once I caught up on what it was about, I enjoyed the plot. It was well paced and easy to read.
The main downside of this book for me was that it felt too young for me. I liked the writing and the characters a lot but I just couldn't connect to them because it felt aimed at a younger audience than the books I usually read. I'll definitely be passing it on to my younger sister because I think she'll enjoy it more than I dead.
Wolf Light was a moving, cultural book about the beauty of nature and it's magic. I'd recommend this book to those who like rich prose and beautiful settings.
January 17, 2020
I read this authors first book in 2018 and, although I enjoyed it, something missed the mark for me a little bit with that one. However, I said in that review that I thought this author showed potential and I was interested in checking out anything she wrote in the future and I'm glad I managed to get my hands on a copy of this book.
I really enjoy this authors writing style. It's quite flowery and lyrical, definitely fairytalesque and I think that it fits really well with the fabulist themes throughout the story. I found myself moving along with the flow of this story and as a result I finished it quite quickly and I felt quite immersed within the book.
As with this authors previous work, this book features some interesting and important topics. This one discusses the impact humanity is having on our natural world through things like deforestation and I think this was a really interesting theme to focus a novel on. The magical way the author wove these themes throughout the book, I felt, worked really well and it left me with a lot of food for thought on the subject.
This story is told through 3 different POVs from 3 very different characters from different parts of the world. I loved this diversity between characters, each had their own important places and people but this overarching theme brought them all together and I loved their interactions. This group of 3 female characters were fantastic, they each had their own individual personalities but they fit so well together and I loved the strong, supportive friendship group that they formed throughout this book.
Overall I really enjoyed this one, and I'm glad I gave this author another chance. I particularly enjoyed the writing style and I really loved the group of characters in this story. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for this authors future work and will certainly be picking up any more books that she writes.
I really enjoy this authors writing style. It's quite flowery and lyrical, definitely fairytalesque and I think that it fits really well with the fabulist themes throughout the story. I found myself moving along with the flow of this story and as a result I finished it quite quickly and I felt quite immersed within the book.
As with this authors previous work, this book features some interesting and important topics. This one discusses the impact humanity is having on our natural world through things like deforestation and I think this was a really interesting theme to focus a novel on. The magical way the author wove these themes throughout the book, I felt, worked really well and it left me with a lot of food for thought on the subject.
This story is told through 3 different POVs from 3 very different characters from different parts of the world. I loved this diversity between characters, each had their own important places and people but this overarching theme brought them all together and I loved their interactions. This group of 3 female characters were fantastic, they each had their own individual personalities but they fit so well together and I loved the strong, supportive friendship group that they formed throughout this book.
Overall I really enjoyed this one, and I'm glad I gave this author another chance. I particularly enjoyed the writing style and I really loved the group of characters in this story. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for this authors future work and will certainly be picking up any more books that she writes.
December 15, 2021
It is a 4 stars on storygraph but I chose 5 here to counter all the below 3 star reviews. Miss Badoe has clearly done her research (per her acknowledgements of the women she consulted at the end of the book) and it shows. It is a delight to see someone who incorporates the indigenous ways of knowledge into their story and not just for superficial reasons. I wouldn't classify this as young adult because of all the garbage that have been chosen by goodreads to represent the genre, but this is a gem. She does not use heavy exposition in her worldbuilding. Those who can formulate a proper summary of any book will be able to understand Wolf Light.
May 22, 2020
The end. Why? Why leave me hanging like that? Is she dead? Alive? Met her true love?
It was an interesting book to read. It is full of moral lessons and views on every page. A story about sisterhood and the bond with mentors, this book transcends cultural borders with the three main characters bond that is beyond that of family.
It was an interesting read, and not at all what I was expecting. Quite a few times I was slightly confused, and it took me some time to get used to the format. An interesting take on a very present issue.
It was an interesting book to read. It is full of moral lessons and views on every page. A story about sisterhood and the bond with mentors, this book transcends cultural borders with the three main characters bond that is beyond that of family.
It was an interesting read, and not at all what I was expecting. Quite a few times I was slightly confused, and it took me some time to get used to the format. An interesting take on a very present issue.
December 3, 2020
"..if he were to live his life again, he'd choose Gran-ma for his wife a second time. And if, after he died, he found himself back on earth, he would travel the highways and byways of the world until he found Gran-ma and married her once again."
The underlying message of preservation of the Earth was very nice. However, the writing just wasn't to my liking and was hard to get into. The characters were no distinct enough in my mind which made me not care much for them.
The underlying message of preservation of the Earth was very nice. However, the writing just wasn't to my liking and was hard to get into. The characters were no distinct enough in my mind which made me not care much for them.
December 13, 2023
This is a pretty intriguing concept: girls from different parts of the world, from different cultures find themselves connected to each other. This is a great way to explore the different facet of folklores & legends specific to a certain culture whilst uniting people from different background to send the message; that we're not so different after all. The writing is lyrical and neat. While I find some parts made my eyes glaze, but the book is overall well-written. Especially that ending tho...
April 7, 2020
A strong start, so gripping is the relationship between the 3 "sisters". The journey of friendship and loss, love but not romantic love... Amazing! But the ending? So disappointing, there is a lot left unanswered. Will there be another one? Unsure but the ending needs something more.
July 30, 2020
This is beautifully written and the concept behind it is unique and more than intriguing. But the book felt like it was building towards this great modern fable but ultimately it came to nothing. It fizzled. This feels like an unfinished book.
April 8, 2023
Een boek waardoor ik tot na middernacht aan het lezen ben omdat ik niet wil stoppen voor het uit is, dat verdient vier sterren. De personages gaven vensters op andere culturen, met als bonus hoe het genormaliseerd wordt dat niet alle ouders geschikte ouders zijn.
January 30, 2020
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This is a work of lyrical and magical prose, it’s done in the sort of style that was reminiscent of ‘classical’ children’s tales and I always appreciate it when a book does that. Also though that means that it may not be easy for all younger [12ish] readers to be able to grasp this novel, but every kid is different so, it’s not a slam on the book saying it’s too old fashioned for all 12-year-olds, just that this may not be for every reader around that age. Depends on your spawn.
I for one found this an absolute delight to read, the pacing is done a bit differently, as this is a book for younger YA readers, you don’t want to overload on page numbers so Badoe does a good job on condensing it. But you can’t help but want more! [This is not necessarily a problem, we’ll just hope Badoe keeps churning out awesome books lol] I was also disappointed that the ending happened at all lol, I mean, I could have read another 100 pages at least, I loved when they took action together towards the end.
Thank you so much to Zephyr books for a copy of this in exchange for my honest review as part of the tour.
This is a work of lyrical and magical prose, it’s done in the sort of style that was reminiscent of ‘classical’ children’s tales and I always appreciate it when a book does that. Also though that means that it may not be easy for all younger [12ish] readers to be able to grasp this novel, but every kid is different so, it’s not a slam on the book saying it’s too old fashioned for all 12-year-olds, just that this may not be for every reader around that age. Depends on your spawn.
I for one found this an absolute delight to read, the pacing is done a bit differently, as this is a book for younger YA readers, you don’t want to overload on page numbers so Badoe does a good job on condensing it. But you can’t help but want more! [This is not necessarily a problem, we’ll just hope Badoe keeps churning out awesome books lol] I was also disappointed that the ending happened at all lol, I mean, I could have read another 100 pages at least, I loved when they took action together towards the end.
Thank you so much to Zephyr books for a copy of this in exchange for my honest review as part of the tour.
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January 26, 2020Rating and review to come
January 27, 2020
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May 26, 2020
This book is prettily written but just too weird to me and I struggled to follow what was happening
December 16, 2020
Actual rating: 2.5 stars.
June 23, 2023
Wasn to my liking
March 22, 2020
I just want to say a massive thank you to Zephyr books for giving me the chance to read this beautiful MG book.
Wolf Light follows three ‘Sisters.’ Born on the same day in the magic of Wolf Light, Zula, Adoma and Linet’s fates were entwined the moment they entered the world. Gifted with elemental magic and the ability to shape shift, they have one task. To protect their shrines, places filled with ancient magic, from the skin walkers, people who have forgotten about the old religion and only have one thing in mind…money. When Zula’s Pa takes her to their Shrine at the head of the sleeping giant, he draws a sign on her wrist and once she presses it her sisters appear, all together for the first time. With the help of their tutors they learn to harness their powers, both together and apart, but it is working together when they are at their strongest, and they will need to be strong to face the hurdles ahead.
This book was beautifully written and one of the main things I loved about it was the characters. Zula, a Mongol, she has been tasked by her father to take over protecting the sleeping Giant that looms over their home. Adoma, Ghaneese, she is to follow in Okami-pa’s footsteps and take over the protection of their shrine to . And Linet, the last in her line her task is to protect Linet lake, the place where all Linnet girls come from, and all must return to when it is their time. The author portrayed these girls perfectly, totally aware and focused on their tasks, when one sister calls the others answer, no matter the time or place. However, we get to see the lives they lead outside of their destiny, filled with typical young women problems of boys. This made it easier to bond with the characters and I found them much more realistic.
This book was almost a children’s version of American Gods Except apart from showing the battle between the old gods and the new, it shows how leaving the old gods and the practices of old, and following the call of the future will cause more damage to the planet than we can imagine. There was a big lesson in this about the current climate crisis, though I felt it wasn’t shoved down your throat. The author weaved her intended lesson into the story seamlessly and makes it a story about greed and how that can affect not only the person but how it spirals outwards affecting all around. It was a brilliant way of showing that we should go back to the basics, and what might happen if we don’t.
This is one of the first MG book’s I’ve read but it’s certainly given me the push to read more. Is this book for children? Yes. But there are so many lessons that older generations could learn from it as well. I definitely got chills at certain points of the book and it let me dive back onto the child inside me who would have loved to read something like this growing up. 4.5/5
Wolf Light follows three ‘Sisters.’ Born on the same day in the magic of Wolf Light, Zula, Adoma and Linet’s fates were entwined the moment they entered the world. Gifted with elemental magic and the ability to shape shift, they have one task. To protect their shrines, places filled with ancient magic, from the skin walkers, people who have forgotten about the old religion and only have one thing in mind…money. When Zula’s Pa takes her to their Shrine at the head of the sleeping giant, he draws a sign on her wrist and once she presses it her sisters appear, all together for the first time. With the help of their tutors they learn to harness their powers, both together and apart, but it is working together when they are at their strongest, and they will need to be strong to face the hurdles ahead.
This book was beautifully written and one of the main things I loved about it was the characters. Zula, a Mongol, she has been tasked by her father to take over protecting the sleeping Giant that looms over their home. Adoma, Ghaneese, she is to follow in Okami-pa’s footsteps and take over the protection of their shrine to . And Linet, the last in her line her task is to protect Linet lake, the place where all Linnet girls come from, and all must return to when it is their time. The author portrayed these girls perfectly, totally aware and focused on their tasks, when one sister calls the others answer, no matter the time or place. However, we get to see the lives they lead outside of their destiny, filled with typical young women problems of boys. This made it easier to bond with the characters and I found them much more realistic.
This book was almost a children’s version of American Gods Except apart from showing the battle between the old gods and the new, it shows how leaving the old gods and the practices of old, and following the call of the future will cause more damage to the planet than we can imagine. There was a big lesson in this about the current climate crisis, though I felt it wasn’t shoved down your throat. The author weaved her intended lesson into the story seamlessly and makes it a story about greed and how that can affect not only the person but how it spirals outwards affecting all around. It was a brilliant way of showing that we should go back to the basics, and what might happen if we don’t.
This is one of the first MG book’s I’ve read but it’s certainly given me the push to read more. Is this book for children? Yes. But there are so many lessons that older generations could learn from it as well. I definitely got chills at certain points of the book and it let me dive back onto the child inside me who would have loved to read something like this growing up. 4.5/5
December 15, 2023
WOLF LIGHT is a story about three girls: Zula, Adoma, and Linnet, who are sisters, even though they are from three different places: Mongolia, Ghana, and Cornwall. Each of them protect a holy place in their country and through their magic they have a strong bond, the bond of sisterhood.
The novel is about friendship and magic as well as the climate: Zula's desert is destroyed by copper mines, Adoma's by gold diggers, and Linet's beloved lake is threatened.
Together, the girls must fight for what they believe in, but what can three small girls do against powers that are greater than themselves?
It's a difficult book to put a genre to - it's fantasy and magical realism and somewhere between middle grade and young adult. Sometimes things are explained in great details, other times I feel like important things are being skipped.
I did not understand every concept portrayed in the book, but it was an enjoyable read and I would recommend the book to others whose attention has been caught by the concept.
The novel is about friendship and magic as well as the climate: Zula's desert is destroyed by copper mines, Adoma's by gold diggers, and Linet's beloved lake is threatened.
Together, the girls must fight for what they believe in, but what can three small girls do against powers that are greater than themselves?
It's a difficult book to put a genre to - it's fantasy and magical realism and somewhere between middle grade and young adult. Sometimes things are explained in great details, other times I feel like important things are being skipped.
I did not understand every concept portrayed in the book, but it was an enjoyable read and I would recommend the book to others whose attention has been caught by the concept.
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