Zandile The Resolute

Zandile the Resolute is the second in Dudu Busani-Dube's blockbuster Hlomu series. This novel continues the story of the eight Zulu brothers. Rich, handsome, powerful, dangerous and the wealthiest and most powerful families in Johannesburg, Zandile is the wife of the first brother Nkosana, their love story is like a South African township Romeo and Juliet, their families hate each other but their love is so strong, it endures all the hatred, the deaths and even prison time.

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I did an overall series review on the Hlomu page.

Zandile is my favourite book of the series. I love Zandile the character for standing her ground and knowing her strengths without totally succumbing to her weaknesses. Of all the girls, she's the one who seems to know when to push and when to fall back. Controlling and intimidating as Nkosana gets, Zandile knows how to manage him without wreaking havoc in her home. She's smart.

I would've loved to see her shown more respect, and more consideration. She is, after all, the one who knows them far more than most. Yes, Hlomu has seen them through tough times, and stood by them. But, Zah showed loyalty before they had anything. She loved them when it was inconvenient and dangerous. Hell, she showed them she's up to the task when it comes to protecting her family, and paid dearly. I find it a bit frustrating that they feel a need to keep her out of the loop even when they bring Hlomu in.

She's much tougher than they give her credit for, and deserves her dues.

Goodreads, Meza, 27 August 2017

Zandile is my favourite Zulu wife. The University of life really schooled her. I love how she supported and loved them even when they had nothing and they were doing their cash heists to ''organise" money for their first taxi. Similarly, to Hlomu, I read it in two sittings and it is a masterpiece of modern literature.

Goodreads, Mpho Bernadette, 13 December 2017

Dudu Busani-Dube is an amazing storyteller and her books are captivating and entertaining. I enjoyed reading about the love Nkosana and Zanele share, and the sheer strength and resilience she portrays. Hlomu is still my favourite book so far though. But that takes nothing from this one. Highly recommended series