Review: Finding My Tokoloshe by L.N. Bokete
A dark fantasy romance where African mythology, fierce emotion, and dangerous magic collide.
This Finding My Tokoloshe review introduces readers to a world shaped by African mythology, shifter politics, and rising magical stakes. While this one leans more toward the steamy side of fantasy romance than some of my usual picks, the strong world-building and emotional undercurrent kept me fully invested. Let’s take a closer look at the book — and the author behind it.
About the Book
Finding my Tokoloshe By L.N. Bokete
Series: Tokoloshe: Part 1: (Tokoloshe Shifter Mates)
Published by Independently Published Genres: Dark Fantasy
Formats: Audiobook, eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 329
I was just trying to change careers, okay? Move into events. Start fresh. Get my life together.
What I didn’t plan for was bumping into a six-foot-something Tokoloshe with eyes that burn like coals and manners that were definitely left in hell.
One moment, I’m scoping out the venue. Next thing I know, I’m being chased by a creature with claws, and he’s the only reason I survive.
Now I’m living in a den full of shifters, navigating a world where politics are bloody, power is deadly, and apparently… I’m magic.
Not just any magic. Mega.
The kind of Sangoma the stories whisper about. The kind that can heal, destroy, or bring the entire Tokoloshe Council to its knees.Everyone wants something from me: power, obedience, or blood. But I only want two things:
Not to die.
Maybe, just maybe… the angry Tokoloshe who saved me.
Finding My Tokoloshe is a steamy African fantasy romance full of action, shifters, magic, found family, and a strong Black female lead who never asked to be chosen—but now that she has been, she’s not backing down.
Fans of Black Panther, Nalini Singh’s Psy-Changeling series, and The Broken Earth Trilogy will love this emotionally charged, steamy African fantasy romance featuring Tokoloshe shifters, ancient Sangoma magic, and one very reluctant heroine
Review at a Glance
| Genre: | Dark Fantasy |
| Themes: | Myth, shadow, coming-of-awareness, moral ambiguity |
| Length: | 329 pages |
| Content Rating: | Adult (steamy romance, fantasy violence, language) |
| My Rating: | 4 of 5 stars |
| Quick Take: | Fast-paced fantasy romance grounded in mythology, with strong world-building and emotional stakes. |
Content Considerations
Includes steamy romance scenes, fantasy violence, strong language, and darker thematic elements tied to survival, power, and identity.
My Thoughts | Finding My Tokoloshe Review
The world in Finding My Tokoloshe feels raw and unpredictable, grounded in mythology that shapes both the magic and the emotional stakes of the story.
African mythology is woven into the story in a way that feels natural and purposeful, influencing the characters and their choices rather than simply decorating the plot. Themes of survival, love, found family, and prophecy give the narrative emotional weight, while the darker fantasy elements keep the tension steadily rising.
The pacing moves quickly, but it never feels rushed. Each scene pushes the story forward and adds another layer to the larger mystery unfolding around Imari and the Tokoloshe world. It’s the kind of book that makes it easy to say, “just one more chapter.”
One especially fun detail is the author’s website, which features character artwork that helps bring the cast vividly to life. For readers who enjoy immersive fantasy worlds, this extra layer adds to the experience.
Readers who enjoy immersive shifter worlds may also like my review of
The Forest Exiles Saga by M.J. Engels.
In Conclusion
Overall, this Finding My Tokoloshe review highlights a story that balances fast pacing with strong emotional stakes and immersive world-building.
Finding My Tokoloshe lays a strong foundation for a dark romantasy series full of magic, danger, and emotional stakes. Imari is easy to root for, and the story leaves enough threads open to make continuing the series feel irresistible. The next book, Claiming My Tokoloshe, is already available for readers who want to continue the journey.
Before we wrap up, here’s a little more about the author behind this story.
Meet the Author
About L.N. Bokete
L.N. Bokete writes bold, unapologetic fantasy rooted in African folklore, laced with ancestral magic, messy love, and morally complex characters. Her stories explore what happens when ancient power collides with modern survival—and what it means to reclaim identity in worlds that try to erase you.
She is the author of the Totem series, Pisces Family, and Tokoloshe, three interconnected dark fantasy universes filled with spirit warriors, cursed bloodlines, and fiercely unforgettable women.
When she’s not writing, you’ll find her bringing these worlds to life across her website and YouTube channel, where she shares behind-the-scenes lore, web series content, and character deep dives.
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