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War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi is set in a futuristic dystopian Nigeria, torn apart by climate change and civil conflict. It follows two sisters, Onyii and Ify, who navigate a world of war, advanced technology, and the impact of their divided society. The story explores themes of survival, sisterhood, and resilience in the face of adversity.
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This gripping novel will captivate you if you enjoy futuristic settings intertwined with intense personal and political struggles. Set in a war-torn Nigeria, it explores themes of family, survival, and resilience amidst the chaos of battle and technological advances, all through the eyes of young protagonists. Perfect for fans who appreciate strong character development and a narrative that melds action with meaning.

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War Girls

In 2172, when much of the world is unlivable, sisters Onyii and Ify dream of escaping war-torn Nigeria and finding a better future together but are, instead, torn apart.

Two sisters are torn apart by war and must fight their way back to each other in a futuristic, Black Panther-inspired Nigeria.

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Two sisters are torn apart by war and must fight their way back to each other in a futuristic, Black Panther-inspired Nigeria.

The year is 2172. Climate change and nuclear disasters have rendered much of Earth unlivable. Only the lucky ones have escaped to space colonies in the sky.

In a war-torn Nigeria, battles are fought using flying, deadly mechs and soldiers are outfitted with bionic limbs and artificial organs meant to protect them from the harsh, radiation-heavy climate. Across the nation, as the years-long civil war wages on, survival becomes the only way of life.

Two sisters, Onyii and Ify, dream of more. Their lives have been marked by violence and political unrest. Still, they dream of peace, of hope, of a future together.

And they're willing to fight an entire war to get there.

Acclaimed author, Tochi Onyebuchi, has written an immersive, action-packed, deeply personal novel perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Marie Lu, and Paolo Bacigalupi.

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Tochi Onyebuchi's War Girls receives acclaim for its gripping narrative set in a war-torn, climate-ravaged future, drawing inspiration from the Nigerian civil war. Critics highlight its exploration of family, colonisation, and the injustices of war, praised as a heart-wrenching yet exhilarating read with complex characters and a compelling plot. The novel is noted for its emotional depth, high action, and drama, promising an intense start to the series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780451481672

Publisher: Razorbill

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Razorbill

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 576g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Tochi Onyebuchi is a writer based in Connecticut. He holds a BA from Yale, an MFA in screenwriting from Tisch, and a JD from Columbia Law School. Tochi is the author of Beasts Made of Night and Crown of Thunder.

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