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Reviewed by Gabriel Santos for Readers' Favorite
Abeni curses the world after losing her only child in cruel, unfair circumstances. Normally, this would be a tragic but ordinary tale of grief and injustice. But Abeni isn’t an ordinary person. She’s a powerful witch, and her curse is very real. She seals the Source of Life and forbids the birth of all new animal and human life, dying in the process. Eighteen years later, in a world facing inevitable collapse, Ori awakens as a witch. But while most witches are working hard just to keep everyone alive, Ori has a special destiny as the last child born. Ronke Ogunlola’s The Last Born: The Source of Life Book 1 follows Ori as she struggles with a gift and responsibilities she never wanted.
I’m wary of first entries in a series, especially fantasy books, since they often focus on setting things up for the sequels rather than telling their own story. However, this is a complete story with a satisfying ending that still leaves a few mysteries and open questions for the sequels. I’m especially curious about what the story will do with Miwa in the future, as she’s a flawed but sympathetic character who caught my attention. In fact, Ronke Ogunlola excels at writing human characters with flaws, weaknesses, and conflicting thoughts and feelings. I also loved the magic system. It’s pretty straightforward to understand, but it features some interesting details and applications that make you wonder what you could do with these powers. I strongly recommend The Last Born to fantasy lovers and look forward to reading the sequel.
