It was so amazing to read Shadow Speaker after reading so many other books in the Nnediverse and to see the threads of connection amongst them all. There were so many references to legends and creatures that existed in the other stories and that truly attests to Nnedi Okorafor’s talent as a storyteller! Shadow Speaker is about a girl who finds her strength and voice despite coming from a past where she was expected to dim her light for others.She defies what is expected of her and convinces others there are more than just two solutions to any problem. I think that is where the Nnediverse truly shines because the heroes in these stories never relent to what should be, they find and create their own path forward. All this to say, this book is magical and bold and entices you to face your destiny despite the warnings and nay sayers.