Akata Witch is Okorafor's take on kids discovering magic and magical world in contemporary setting complete with a bad guy with world domination intent. The magical world is the stuff of folklore and in true Okorafor style, the exploration is remarkable. 
 An enjoyable story about a young girl discovering magic, making friends and saving the world - a story that is told many times in many voices to which Okorafor adds her own unique blend.