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Afia in the Land of Wonders: Book Review

Afia in the Land of Wonders is a middle grade fantasy book written and illustrated by Mia Araujo. It is inspired by Alice in Wonderland, and it was published this year, 2025. The story is about Afia, a sixteen-year-old girl who is dissatisfied with her life at home, a place called Dafra. Her mother and the rest of her family expect her to go through her ewende, which is her coming of age ceremony, and continue their crystal selling business. However, she yearns to explore the world, and wants more for her life. So when a young man named Bakame offers her an escape, she takes her chance and finds herself in the magical land of Ijábù. However, after being warned by a ghost boy named Ojike, she quickly discovers that not everything is as it seems, and she must escape this so-called “land of wonders.” The Non-Spoiler Review One thing I like about this book are the illustrations. Most of the images are fully colored and take up a page or two, while others are smaller pencil sketches. All o...

40 Heartfelt Dialogue Prompts


Do you need some inspiration for some more heartfelt and emotional scenes between your characters? Here are fourty dialogue prompts that may help you with your story!


1. “You shouldn’t have come. It isn’t safe for–”

“Oh no, don’t you start with that! Where you go, I’ll go!”


2. “I’m sorry.”

“It wasn’t your fault. You know that.”


3. “Here. It isn’t much, but it’s something.”

“‘It isn’t much?’ This is more than enough!”


4. “I’ve never had any friends.”

“You do now.”


5. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing. It’s just…I didn’t think you cared that much.”


6. “I can’t do it. Everyone says I can, but…”

“Follow me.”

“What?”


7. “Ugh. Time to face the music, I guess.”

“Then we’ll face it together.”


8. “We can’t help him now. We must save ourselves!”

“I’m not leaving without him.”


9. “We don’t stand a chance.”

“Not with that attitude, we don’t.”


10. “How do you stay so calm all the time?”

“I think about the people I love most.”


11. “You got this for me?”

“Please don’t cry. I don’t have any handkerchiefs.”


12. “It could always be worse. We could be dead.”

“Is this your way of cheering me up?”


13. “It’s nice that you want to lift my spirits, but there’s nothing you can do to help right now.”

“Can you at least give me five minutes to try?”


14. “Your debt is paid. You’re free to go.”

“But that also means I’m free to stay and help, right?”


15. “Look, despite all the horrible things people have said about you, I find you are the only person I’m not annoyed by.”

“That’s actually the nicest thing you’ve said to me.”


16. “You did all you could.”

“But it wasn’t enough.”


17. “I can’t do this.”

“With a helping hand you can.”


18. “I made a mess of things.”

“Then we’ll clean it up together.”


19. “I didn’t think I’d say this, but I missed you.”

“I didn’t think I’d say this, but I missed you too.”


20. “You didn’t have to take a bullet for me.”

“You’re worth it.”


21. “I feel different, in a good way.”

“That tends to happen when you care for others.”


22. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.”

“Sorry for what? For saying you love me?”


23. “Why did you stand up for him?”

“Because I don’t want anyone to feel helpless like I did.”


24. “Cookies!”

“I knew they would cheer you up.”


25. “Do you want to talk about it?”

“No. But knowing you, we inevitably will.”


26. “Are you okay?”

“Yeah, I’m just relieved you’re alive.”


27. “You can talk about it whenever you’re ready.”

“I think I’m ready now.”


28. “I was afraid the worst had happened.”

“It just might if you hug me any tighter. You’re suffocating me.”


29. “I’m scared.”

“Hold my hand.”


30. “I can’t see! Where are you?!”

“I’m right here, it’s okay.”


31. “Whenever I’m with you, I feel safe.”

“You mean it?”


32. “I don’t know what to do!”

“First things first, take a deep breath.”


33. “Do you need a hug?”

“No. Maybe. Yes.”


34. “I think I’m in love.”

“You are? With who?”


35. “I heard you weren’t feeling well, so I made some soup.”

“Oh, it’s my favorite!”


36. “I can’t help but think he likes me.”

“You’re figuring that out now?”


37. “Where have you been?!”

“Getting your birthday present.”


38. “I was trying to bake you a cake, but I failed spectacularly.”

“I wouldn’t say that. It tastes pretty good.”


39. “Shall we dance?”

“Oh, boy! I thought you’d never ask!”


40. “A shooting star! Make a wish, quick!”

“My wish came true already.”

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