A review by noriboo
Rising Warrior by K.M. Hamilton

adventurous emotional mysterious tense 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

5.0

It's such a good YA urban fantasy story!

Marcus is a troubled teen who can move metal with his mind. A skill he doesn't question, but one that does come in handy when you're trying to rise the ranks of a gang in London. Then it all goes wrong one night. There's an incident involving his aunts boyfriend, who's a gang leader of a rival gang. 
Marcus gets enrolled into an after-school program, and it turns out that he isn't the only teen with special powers..

I really enjoyed reading this and found the worldbuilding interesting, with the powers originating from Yoruba deities. Even if you don't have any knowledge of Nigerian folklore, you'll be able to understand the story as the author does a good job explaining the lore in general and how it applies to the situation Marcus and his peers are in. The dynamics of the troubled teens, the adults, and Marcus' internal struggle felt real.

The story ends on a cliffhanger, and I'm really curious to see where this story will take us.

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