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My feet move soundlessly as I make my way to the door, passing Adanna on the way. Her locs fan across her pillow, a dark contrast against the stark white fabric… just like Chidinma, the child in my dream. Adanna’s face is creased into a tight grimace. A reminder that even in sleep, none of us can find any kind of peace. Not from the degenerative disease that kills Solari if they continue to use their powers, nor from the constant worry that Dr. Dòyìnbó will find us now we know his true plans. With a final glance at Adanna, I quietly leave the room and head to the kitchen. Other reviewers have mentioned that they thought the plot was quite predictable. I would say the plot was perfect for a middle grade reader. The hints and clues at where to look were in my opinion perfectly placed and timed and would give children a very satisfying feeling if they put the pieces together before the big reveal. Equally, it wouldn’t matter if they hadn’t pieced things together. Final Thoughts Having uncovered head teacher Dr Doyinbo’s hidden agenda behind the Academy of the Sun, Onyeka and her friends are on the run. When their last safe house is uncovered, Onyeka turns to the Rogues, a group of rebels that have been trying to expose Dr Doyinbo’s lies for years. I know, Chidinma,” I reply gently. I don’t understand how I know this, or how I even know her name. I also know I have no food to give her and that we’re running out of time. Following on from ONYEKA AND THE ACADEMY OF THE SUN, Onyeka and her friends are on the run. This means the book takes place in many more settings than the previous book, as the characters hop from safe house to safe house, and see some of the natural wonders of Nigeria.
Dr. Dòyìnbó blinks at me, then glances at the boy, who says nothing. His eyes return to my face, examining me from head to toe like he’s trying to figure out a puzzle.
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Onyeka is the superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars
Well, this is unexpected,” he finally says. “Who she is doesn’t matter, Onyeka. It’s what she represents that’s important—an example of just one of the many different futures I’ve seen.” What a great follow up to the first book! And based off of that conclusion we're getting at least one more book in the series! Although exciting, Onyeka's new life as a Solari in Nigeria has also been difficult and confusing. Yes, she has new friends and is finally gaining control of her Ike but her parents are both missing, her life at the Academy of the Sun is over, and she has been let down by one of those she thought would keep her safe. With their safe house compromised and nowhere else to turn, the only chance of survival lies with a group the four teenagers have been taught to avoid at all costs. Can Onyeka lower her guard and allow herself to trust the Rogues, or is it too late to save all those she loves the most?It felt so real, almost as if it had actually happened. Then I remember Dr. Dòyìnbó’s words and understanding dawns. That wasn’t just a dream I’d experienced; it was one of Dr. Dòyìnbó’s visions. It had felt stretched and faded, like an old shoe that Dr. Dòyìnbó had worn too many times before. Only this time, he’d forced me to wear it. But why? Joining forces, will the two groups be able to defeat their shared nemesis, or is there a new danger on the horizon for the Solari? A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it!’ Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy
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