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A review by raethereviewer
The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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
Jordan Ifueko has done it again. Not only has she done it, she’s actually managed to set the bar even higher this time around.
The themes of disability, class, and status are woven into Sade’s story as beautifully as the weeds Dele embroiders into her curtains. They are central to understanding who Sade is and who she believes herself to be. Her understanding of these concepts brings her to who she is meant to be. That journey is one that I wouldn’t change a moment of.
As for the romance: this is a SLOW burn. The pining from the Crocodile is the exact level of groveling that I expect from a man in romance. If he is not physically ill from yearning, I don’t want him.
The themes of disability, class, and status are woven into Sade’s story as beautifully as the weeds Dele embroiders into her curtains. They are central to understanding who Sade is and who she believes herself to be. Her understanding of these concepts brings her to who she is meant to be. That journey is one that I wouldn’t change a moment of.
As for the romance: this is a SLOW burn. The pining from the Crocodile is the exact level of groveling that I expect from a man in romance. If he is not physically ill from yearning, I don’t want him.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Domestic abuse and Suicide attempt