the first few chapters of this book really set you up for an action-packed story. two sisters who share a rather unique bond and because of reasons outside of their control they are separated and must reunite. seeing the dynamics of the sisters and their other sisters in the base I hope we can see other bonds in this story also. this sample stops at such a cliffhanger that I can't wait to finish the rest of the book and see the journey continue.

I am definitely interested in picking up this book now! The premise of War Girls is really interesting and it drew me in right away.

I got this ARC in return of a honest review.

This story gave me chills, the characters were well made, and the plot was interesting, this book really got my attention by his cover and also for it's description but it didn't disappoint me until I noticed it was a sampler, but it was great.

Thanks Netgalley

This sneak-peak dives immediately into the luscious worldbuilding of this novel. War Girls is a futuristic reimagining of the Biafra-Nigerian civil war The descriptions of the technology (reminiscent of Black Panther's Wakanda) is very unique compared to other sci-fi YA stories. It's sharp and feels very real.
The writing style is vivid and really makes the characters come alive. We follow Onyi, who is in a group of former child soldiers that oversee the refugees from the civil war, and Ify, her adoptive sister. I always love a good sibling story, and their bond established in these first few chapters really has me craving for more!
This sample proved to be a very strong start, I'm very excited to read the full book!

This sampler of War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi definitely leaves you wanting more! The cover is stunning, and the synopsis of the book is incredibly intriguing, original, and complex. I really enjoyed reading this sampler and will be interested to see where the story leads. The futuristic world and characters Tochi Onyebuchi has created are very interesting and multi-dimensional. I need to know what happens next!

Disappointed that this was a sampler but am very interested in the storyline. Obviously I can't comment on the entirety of the book since I don't have it but it seems interesting

War Girls has been on my radar for quite some time, the cover is stunning & the premise for the book is incredibly intriguing so when i saw there was an opportunity to grab a sampler i snatched up that chance!

After reading the sampler the only thing i can say is that i want MORE, i will not be wasting any time on getting my hands on what i'm sure is going to be a complex and original story!

I really enjoyed this sampler. The world is very interesting as well as the main characters. My favorite character so far is Ify. I loved hearing about her and her accent. And the android Enyemaka! I'll definitely be picking up the full book to continue the story. I need to know what happens next!

I definitely plan to buy a finished copy of War Girls so that I can see how the story ends! I loved reading Onyii's and Ify's points of view and I found both characters compelling and relatable. All in all, I really enjoyed this chapter sampler. I thought the pace was addictive and I'm dying to see where the story will go next.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a chapter sampler in exchange for an honest review.

This book had me hooked from the first sentence. I fell in love with the main character almost immediately - her determination and strength at such a young age, and her feelings of protectiveness towards her sister captivate throughout the whole book. The premise for this story is so fresh and sorely needed in this genre and I cannot wait to read the sequel.

The relationship between Onyii and Ify was beautifully written - their forced separation and story of having to survive apart reminds me so much of The Color Purple, just add a steampunk Civil War, prosthetic limbs, badassery. War Girls even has some wlw rep!

I thoroughly enjoyed the worldbuilding in this book and was so happy to read some good non-Eurocentric science fiction/fantasy. My only nitpick might be the pacing in some parts, but overall I highly recommend this if you're looking for a fun, edgy, refreshing take on a steampunk scifi coming-of-age story.

HI! In the current political climate, this book promises to be an illuminating read. Based on the excerpt I received (via netgalley) it highlights some of the much needed information of racism. The setting is brilliant and the technology is quite inventive. Onyebuchi is an excellent author and effectively gets his message across through speculative fiction. Riot Baby was a well-written book and I can see how his style flows from that one to this work quite seamlessly.

However, if I have access to the full book, I would be able to make a more concrete decision of adoption and also be better equipped to provide a full review.

For this kind of book it's really hard to only read the first couple chapters. This excerpt is almost completely world building, which in the context of the entire book makes perfect sense but as a sneak peek is a little clunky, However, based on what I did read, I totally want to read more, the premise is fascinating and the characters are intriguing. I will definitely be buying this book!

I only got a sample of this one, but I'm giving it 3 stars because even in the small sample that I got I had a difficult time connecting with the characters and there wasn't a whole lot of world building. I would still put it in my classroom library though because it might be something that would appeal to my students.

So I did not realize that this was just an excerpt so I feel like it is hard to make a fully formed opinion on just a sample of work. That said, what I did read of it was interesting and engaging. This seems like a book that I would love! I shall have to keep an eye out for it when it publishes.

I didn't know that this was a sneak preview when I downloaded it, but this excerpt has made me even more excited to read the full book!

This was a sample and it ended at the perfect spot. I love the characters so far and how tech heavy this is/going to be. I have already made a purchase for the full book. Looking forward to completing that.

I wasn't aware that this was a sneak peek, but I really enjoyed what I read! War Girls is a futuristic sci-fi that takes place in Nigeria and I was so intrigued by everything that was going on. I also liked the writing style; Onyebuchi makes present/third work, which is really rare, and Onyii seems like such an interesting character. Also. That cliffhanger??? I will definitely be getting the full book once I can get my hands on it!

I've read one of Tochi Onyebuchi's other books and I think the premises for his novels are always really interesting, however his writing style is something I struggle with. Unfortunately this novel sounded really intriguing and had a beautiful cover but the writing style and the characters just didn't work for me.

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I loved this book so much! I love Onyii and Ify, the world, everything about this book! Cant wait for more!

Wow, what an immediately gripping sneak peek! Excellent worldbuilding for this dystopian/science fiction story. I'm very invested already and requesting the book from the library because that cliffhanger is a doozy!