At this point, I pretty much know what to expect from Nnedi Okorafor. Her work is enjoyable, innovative, and in some ways brilliant, but leans toward an execution that has me ever thinking, "But wait a minute..." 
 Binti is no exception. 
 I love that our protagonist is Himba. I love that her culture is so integral to her identity and the plot. We don't see that sort of thing nearly as much as we should. I was thrilled on so many levels. 
 But this reads like a fairy tale. 
 Now, fairy tales aren't bad, really. But the 'happily ever after' ending was just a little disconcerting given the events driving the plot. (view spoiler)[Seriously. Nearly 500 people murdered, but it's ok, because they wanted their stinger back. I'm not objecting to the resolution by the university, but I'm weirded out that no one seems to care about the several hundred dead people. #deathischeap? (hide spoiler)] Actions have consequences, but that's not really clear in this story. 
 For all that, though, it was a quick and enjoyable read. I'd be willing to recommend it.