Hi Bookworms!

It’s February, and I love black history month! Lately I’ve been watching a lot of black history movies, but I wanted to read some novels too, so I scanned my bookshelves at home for my next great read.

I settled on Storm: Dawn of a Goddess by Tiffany D. Jackson. 

Though I haven’t read anything by this author before now, I am very aware of her rising presence in fiction. Also, I’ve been dying to read X-Men novelizations that I’ve been collecting for some time now, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity to do just that.

Buckle up, and let’s dive right into this review!

Blurb

Before she was the super hero Storm of Marvel’s X-Men, she was Ororo of Cairo—a teenaged thief on the streets of Egypt, until her growing powers catch the eye of a villain who steals people’s souls.

Few can weather the storm.

As a thief on the streets of Cairo, Ororo Munroe is an expert at blending in—keeping her blue eyes low and her white hair beneath a scarf. Stealth is her specialty . . . especially since strange things happen when she loses control.

Lately, Ororo has been losing control more often, setting off sudden rainstorms and mysterious winds . . . and attracting dangerous attention. When she is forced to run from the Shadow King, a villain who steals people’s souls, she has nowhere to turn to but herself. There is something inside her, calling her across Africa, and the hidden truth of her heritage is close enough to taste.

But as Ororo nears the secrets of her past, her powers grow stronger and the Shadow King veers closer and closer. Can she outrun the shadows that chase her? Or can she step into the spotlight and embrace the coming storm?

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The Review

I am really happy with this read!

This is a modern reimagining of the popular X-Men character Storm and how she came to be the powerful mutant that we all know today.

After her parents die in a tragic accident, Ororo Munroe lives a life on the streets of Cairo. But as she becomes a  young woman, she discovers that she has abilities that she can’t explain. Desperate to rid herself of what she deems a curse, Ororo embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning that the world is much bigger and more complicated than she could ever have imagined.

What really shines in this novel is the characterization of Ororo. I felt that Jackson really captured the sensibilities of a young girl that has suffered from trauma. Dealing with powers on top of that is super rough, and I felt that the author really captured Ororo’s character masterfully.

The writing was well executed and easy to understand without getting too flowery. I also liked how her powers were explained and described. It made it feel real.

The plot starts off slow, giving the reader time to understand Ororo as a person before things pick up and move at a swifter pace. There was plenty of action, adventure, and mystery at every turn, and I also enjoyed the culture that I got to see in various countries of Africa along the way. I would love to see more origin novels like this in the Marvel Universe.

This definitely won’t be my last read from this author. Highly recommend!

That’s A Wrap!

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