About

Your starting point on African literature reviews, and more.

I'm a voracious reader who takes real pleasure in books by African writers. My love for books led me to Shelfari back in 2009, and from there I went looking for African literature blogs. I couldn't find any I loved, so I decided to create Mary Okeke Reviews myself. Funnily enough, once I started, I discovered plenty of other blogs championing African literature with just as much passion.

You'll still find a few reviews here that stray outside African literature; I can't resist a good book wherever it's from. All in all, I hope you enjoy your time here, and please don't hesitate to leave a comment.

Review Policy

I've been asked to read and review quite a number of novels over the years, and I've turned down a fair few too, so I thought it was time to put my policy in writing. I primarily review African literature.

  • All books sent to me are considered for review.
  • I read the first few pages. If they hook me, I'll devour the rest.
  • I write out of passion, not obligation. I owe myself and my readers honesty, so you'll always get my genuine opinion.
  • If you'd like your novel reviewed by a specific date, please contact me 6–8 weeks beforehand.
  • I prefer hard copies.
  • I reserve the right to accept or decline any request.
  • Reviews are shared on my blog, Goodreads, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
  • Click here to contact me

My Rating System

  • ★★★★★ I Loved It
  • ★★★★ I Really Liked It
  • ★★★ I Liked It
  • ★★ I Didn't Like It
  • ★ Not for me

16 comments:

  1. FOLA ENIFENI16 January 2013 at 02:33

    Looking forward to reading your blogs

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    1. Mary Okeke Reviews16 January 2013 at 16:14

      Hey Fola,
      Thanks for stopping by. I am also looking forward to reading your opinions. They are welcome.
      Cheers.

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    2. Anonymous4 February 2015 at 09:46

      Mary - I hope this is a good way to communicate with you. Just want you to know that my Africa Trilogy was completed on January 15 with release of my final book, "Africa's Heart." This book and the two previous ones, "Africa's Embrace" and "Africa's Release" are available on Amazon.com. If you provide me with a mailing address, I will send to you complementary copies. Best, Mark Wentling

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    3. Mary Okeke Reviews7 February 2015 at 19:06

      Hello Mark,
      How do you do? I will have a look. Thank you for stopping by.
      Regards.

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  2. Anonymous15 February 2013 at 22:32

    Just came across your blog. Will definitely be reading your reviews. Keep it up.

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    1. Mary Okeke Reviews15 February 2013 at 22:50

      Thanks, I am more than honoured you are here. Thoughts are welcome.

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  3. Nina15 February 2013 at 22:35

    Just came across your blog, and look forward to reading more. Keep it up!

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  4. Juma30 July 2013 at 16:05

    This is great, hats off and keep at it!

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  5. Wise21 September 2013 at 13:59

    Mary, great work here! I have been touring the site and I love it.
    I have a publisher for my book, but need to ensure it gets the exposure that it requires.

    I wonder if you'd find time to Review it? It meets the requirements of your books to review, but I know you could be "tied up." If you let me have your email I 'll send the first 3 -5 chapters to you in required format.

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  6. Michael Abayomi30 May 2014 at 12:41

    Hello, Mary. I found your blog through a comment you left on Nana Prah's blog. I'm in deep admiration of what you're doing here, reviewing African literature. I am a writer myself, and must say that I was a bit gutted to find out you don't review speculative fiction books, since that is what I write primarily. Anyway, keep up the good work, and do feel free to drop by over at my blog someday:

    www.michaelabayomi.com

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  7. Didi1 August 2015 at 12:03

    I have nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award. Congratulations and thanks for blogging!

    http://browngirlreading.com/2015/08/01/the-blogger-recognition-award/

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    1. Mary Okeke Reviews1 August 2015 at 18:34

      Didi... Thanks a million. Let me check it out!

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  8. Olivia14 September 2016 at 01:12

    Thanks for such an amazing blog on African literature

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  9. Mary Okeke Reviews14 September 2016 at 07:49

    Olivia thanks a bunch to you for stopping by. Highly appreciate. I look forward to exploring your blog too.😊

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