WindMaker by Roye Okupe

​This was a random selection simply based on what the library had to offer.
The story takes places in what appears to be a larger universe named…YouNeek YouNiverse. Tots adorbs as the kids say. But, you know, sarcastically.
So, there’s a kingdom of Atala that sounds like a total Wakanda rip-off and its leader has recently decided to become a dictator, because a.dictators are all the rage these days and b. that thing they say about absolute power. And there’s an opposition party but they are very pacifistic in nature. And there’s the leader’s second-in-command who has ties with both sides of the fight, a man fiercely loyal but not brainwashed by that loyalty.
Let the power battles begin.
The political commentary is pretty good. The characters are compelling enough. The writing’s pretty solid. The art is the least exciting thing here, on par with bland video game graphics most of the time.
Overall, a decent but by no means spectacular quick read.