The writing style didn't wow me as it seemed too repetitive at points and too flowery at others. I did however enjoy the overall story. One that links 4 generations of women with a magic that has deep cultural meaning. There is mention of mental illness, suicide ideation and attempts and sexual assault.

Being able to see our main character reclaim a space for herself by opening up to history and how it unfolded was good. I liked how Ndlovu took us through the changing faces of colonial history and how each woman was impacted by it and reacted to it. The mysticism woven throughout was what kept me reading and I'm happy I did.

DNF @14%

This isn't a bad story by any means. I just don't currently want to read about an abused woman. I would still recommend it.

This is written so beautifully! I really loved how the stories were woven together so intricately. However, I found myself way more drawn into the main story, with some of the other ones not really piquing my interest, causing my attention to waver here and there.

I tried to read this on my ereader but had formatting issues. If I end up being able to read it as it is currently formatted I will update this feedback but I think it’s important for other readers to know the ARC copy is not quite formatted enough for an ereader experience.

I am going to buy this once it gets released.

Thank you for providing me with a free eARC of this book. This is my honest feedback I am leaving voluntarily.

The Creation of Half-Broken People by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu is a mesmerizing African Gothic novel that tells the story of a nameless woman plagued by visions. She works for the Good Foundation, a museum filled with artifacts from the family’s exploits in Africa. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters a group of protestors outside the museum, led by an ancient woman who she knows isn't real. This encounter forces her to confront the secrets of her past and leads her to live in an attic and then a haunted castle.
Ndlovu masterfully weaves a complex colonial history into the present, exploring themes of race, mental illness, and the stigmas that create half-broken people. The novel balances the humanity of its characters against the cruelty of empire, creating a hypnotic and haunting account of love and magic.

this was a good book! it was interesting and entertaining. It is not something i typically read, but it was very interesting and kept me engaged. I like the way it flowed, and I like the themes that this author brought up!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!