Binti: The Complete Trilogy

Hmm. I liked the world-buildery of this, and - okay - I am (still) a filthy Orientalist who innately values non-American space-future portrayals, so something about a Himba woman going to some far future space academy - wherein much math is worshipped - WELL, HOW COULD I RESIST? I could not, I did not. And it was glorious; we need more expansive, open, culturally rich portrayals of our human future, not just goddamn Pittsburgh in space for the thousandth time. (I say this as someone who loves Pittsburgh, plz don't yell at me, Mayor Peduto.)

But! The plot was kinda crazy. I agree w/ my pal Jess's review (too lazy to link): the narrative arc is a little crazily shaped. Like, hello, the space jellyfish totally just murdered your crush and - a few days later - we're all chummy friends?! WHAT. Earth jellyfish, by the way, are a huge marine problem, a sign of our Eco End Times. It was hard for me to feel any sympathy towards them. Google it, etc.

Excited to read more by Okorafor!