Why read Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon?

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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…

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2 authors picked Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Eugen Bacon

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Wole Talabi’s debut fantasy novel is a love story, an adventure story, and a spirit world story, rivetted with non-human protagonists.

Shigidi is an Afrocentric novel that spans across London, Nigeria, Singapore, Ethiopia, and everywhere else, and traversing centuries in vacillation. This multi-hued narrative is fast-paced and a riveting read.

From Eugen's list on The best Afrofuturistic books in speculative fiction.

Catherine Castellani

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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.

From Catherine's list on The best (mostly) fiction books about reinventing yourself (that are not self-help).