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dhiyanah's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This was such a sweet, enjoyable light-hearted book, honoring the relationship and challenges between the living world and more-than-human realms, with lovable characters you can laugh with. The story unfolded slowly for the most part and with this style of pacing, there's always the risk that the leisurely set-up might dislocate the story once things began picking up in the plotline. I thought the ending did feel rushed compared to the rest of the book, but it was a satisfying conclusion. A relaxing, fun, and thoughtful read overall.
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence and Blood
heatherjchin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Xenophobia, Violence, and Gun violence
throwback682's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Animal death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Chronic illness
kodi_rae's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It seems like I might be one of the few that has read this book first before Elatsoe. I loved all the characters and the non-binary and asexual representation. While I agree with some of the other reviews that there are lingering questions left, I wonder if that’s on purpose. Based on the titles of the chapters and the pacing of the story, I feel like the author is intentionally imitating linguistic storytelling style and putting it into writing. Will I be pleased if there’s a sequel? Absolutely! But do I also think it’s good enough on its own? Definitely.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Gun violence, and Blood
readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Genocide, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Medical content, Blood, Gun violence, and Terminal illness
Drowning, neglect, hurricane, animal attack, tornado.alliecat1915's review
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Gun violence
ruthmoog's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
This is written in dual perspective, which I didn't enjoy at first, so it was a slow starter for me, but as the stories started to come together it wasn't as jarring to shift perspective.
The origin and mythology of the stories the book is based on were unknown to me, and I liked learning a little about the spirit realm and it's spirits.
There is a theme of speaking to elders, or rather listening respectfully to them throughout - and in all cases in the story the elders are worthy of that respect.
The descriptions of the characters physical traits were lovely and tactile. Nina's use of social media was clever also, and felt realistic.
Why she didn't read the contract though, SO FRUSTRATING!!
The origin and mythology of the stories the book is based on were unknown to me, and I liked learning a little about the spirit realm and it's spirits.
There is a theme of speaking to elders, or rather listening respectfully to them throughout - and in all cases in the story the elders are worthy of that respect.
The descriptions of the characters physical traits were lovely and tactile. Nina's use of social media was clever also, and felt realistic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Chronic illness, and Blood
Moderate: Death and Colonisation
Minor: Mass/school shootings and Animal death
Species extinction threat, extreme weather, legal stress, wild animal attackchertychair's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I really enjoyed this book. My only complaint is that the chapters in Nina's perspective have a very "creative writing class" vibe, with unnecessary detail that a professor would push for but as a reader I really don't need to know. I lived for the Cottonmouth chapters though.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Blood
nytephoenyx's review
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I came into A Snake Falls to Earth with absolutely no expectations. I stumbled upon it when I opened Libby and found it was recommended reading for the month of November. Other books by Darcy Little Badger are on my TBR, so of course I jumped on it! It’s an enjoyable story that’s accessible for teens and adults. It is a story filled with hope, and I think we all need to be reminded that there are good things in the world.
My favorite thing about A Snake Falls to Earth is that every character in this book was lovely. Other than the antagonist obviously, but the supporting characters and the protagonists all were good-hearted, and in that way it was an uplifting book. The design of the characters and my feelings about them have nothing to do with the plot or the purpose of the book, but every once in a while it is just nice to read a book where people aren’t deeply flawed and complicated. They are simply good. It’s refreshing.
There are a few intertwining stories within this book. From the Reflected World, we have Oli and friends who travel to the human world to try and save an endangered species of toad. In the human world, we have Nina, whose grandmother is in danger as a hurricane approaches her home. The two work together with help of their family and friends to save the people they love most.
It’s a story about risking everything to protect one another. It is a reminder of the damage that happens to the earth - by natural disasters but also by human hands. It is a reminder we all have a place in the great cycle of things... and I really appreciated that.
I feel ike Darcie Little Badger really set up the ending to have the possibility of sequels. I'm hoping to read more about Ollie's adventures!
My favorite thing about A Snake Falls to Earth is that every character in this book was lovely. Other than the antagonist obviously, but the supporting characters and the protagonists all were good-hearted, and in that way it was an uplifting book. The design of the characters and my feelings about them have nothing to do with the plot or the purpose of the book, but every once in a while it is just nice to read a book where people aren’t deeply flawed and complicated. They are simply good. It’s refreshing.
There are a few intertwining stories within this book. From the Reflected World, we have Oli and friends who travel to the human world to try and save an endangered species of toad. In the human world, we have Nina, whose grandmother is in danger as a hurricane approaches her home. The two work together with help of their family and friends to save the people they love most.
It’s a story about risking everything to protect one another. It is a reminder of the damage that happens to the earth - by natural disasters but also by human hands. It is a reminder we all have a place in the great cycle of things... and I really appreciated that.
I feel ike Darcie Little Badger really set up the ending to have the possibility of sequels. I'm hoping to read more about Ollie's adventures!
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
thenovelmaura's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was a highly anticipated read for me because I loved Elatsoe, and Little Badger did not disappoint with this one! The world she described the world (two worlds, to be more precise) was so captivating that you can almost believe we all live there. As always, the Lipan Apache mythology was so fascinating to me and I loved the asexual representation in the main character. Just like in Elatsoe, family played a central role here, but there's an additional theme of climate change and coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster.
Both Nina and Oli were such engaging characters on their own that I couldn't wait for them to meet later on in the story. And when the full cast started working towards a common cause, it was so fun to experience their journey. I would love to read another book of their adventures; I'm envisioning a set of fables about Oli finding his family and the coyote sisters living their best lives. I don't know if Little Badger is envisioning a spin-off to this book but I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Both Nina and Oli were such engaging characters on their own that I couldn't wait for them to meet later on in the story. And when the full cast started working towards a common cause, it was so fun to experience their journey. I would love to read another book of their adventures; I'm envisioning a set of fables about Oli finding his family and the coyote sisters living their best lives. I don't know if Little Badger is envisioning a spin-off to this book but I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Gun violence
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders