Review of Rise of the Ravenisha

That Reviewer · Post by **That Reviewer** » 16 Dec 2021, 02:27

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Rise of the Ravenisha" by P. Grace Lawson.]

4 out of 4 stars

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In P. Grace Lawson's Rise of the Ravenisha, three black warrior women, Ceola Lulabelle Eudora Furie 'Cheola,' Matilda Arvelle Arceneaux 'Zamandla,' and Elizabeth Sarah Gadsden 'Eklezabela,' from Dahomey Kingdom, Africa, were carried off to America as slaves. Theirs was a sacrifice for the 'Ravenisha' future. As their slave owners discovered what they were, their imprisonment took a different turn until their children's lives were put at risk. They knew then they had to fight or lose everything. These warrior women had to battle with the betrayal of an old friend and the looming darkness of a vengeful spirit, 'La Panthère Noire.'

In a book with black women set in the 16th century, the author aptly incorporated the practice of slavery and its horrors. She captured the dehumanizing nature of the practice: rape, brutality, and the worst of it, deprivation of freedom.

I think this book would become quite symbolic. The author mixed race and gender in ways that showcased people's struggles. Not only were women seen to be lesser beings, but black people were also viewed in a similar light. So, being a black woman was a double crime. The author presented strong, fearless, intelligent, and resilient black women who could symbolize the protest against these perspectives. So yes, this book would help women worldwide, not just black women, connect to their inner 'amazon.'

The author also captured humanity's reluctance to die. She showcased the debilitating consequences of the craze to remain young and live forever, which may serve to dissuade others who nurture the desire to beat nature. The author saliently showed that it was not how long we lived that mattered but how well in kindness and loyalty.

This book would get the reader's adrenaline pumping. I'd advise readers with no stomach for graphic scenes to tread carefully, as the author held nothing back. Some of the scenes had me cringing and nauseous. But then, this was a testament to the author's descriptive skills. Thankfully, this skill was also employed to create beautiful mental pictures of the book's setting. Readers would almost feel transported to Africa, a feeling that was also captured in the riveting cover image.

Everything about this book was lovely. There was nothing negative to note apart from one error. The characters seemed intentionally picked. There was action, science, demons, romance, and laughter crowned with fantastic storytelling. I couldn't help thinking how the book would be an excellent fit for Marvel productions; who wouldn't love a movie about warrior women?

The book ends with a cliffhanger; I anticipate the sequel. I recommend Rise of the Ravenisha to all science fiction lovers. If you enjoy superwomen stories, it will make a great read. Finally, I rate this book four out of four stars.

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Matilda jack · Post by **Matilda jack** » 19 Dec 2021, 10:23

RISE OF THE RAVENISHA
She captured the dehumanizing nature of the practice: rape, brutality and worst of it deprivation of freedom
Wow
A nice review

Immaculate06 · Post by **Immaculate06** » 21 Dec 2021, 06:43

It is not easy to survive a betrayal. The major characters in the book encountered challenges and I would like to know how it ended. Good review.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 31 Dec 2021, 08:17

This seems like an intense novel that depicts in all their brutality practices that were normal in our society and still exist in some parts of the world. Thank you for your great review!

Nwadinso Okoro · Post by **Nwadinso Okoro** » 16 Jan 2022, 21:20

This book involves the diligent adventurous acts of three women from Dahomey kingdom. The book also gives an idea of what slave trade looked like. I think this book would be a good read for me. Thanks for your review.