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camrich's review
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Yea this book absolutely WRECKED me in the best way possible. Absolutely no notes. It was BEAUTIFULLY written and I learned so much about Indigenous American culture and the specific struggles they face (especially with the government), a lot of which I found to be very relatable as a POC. The coming of age story being told in this context is so unique and insanely well-developed, and I loved how everything wrapped up in the end. Will 1000% be picking up the sequel/spin-off book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Death, Gun violence, and Grief
Moderate: Kidnapping, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Classism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Terminal illness and Cancer
jacquelynjoan's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A million stars! This large book went so fast! I was not expecting some of the not-quite-twists, but surprises later in the book. I was deep in and then could not resist staying up past 4 am to find out what would happen next.
This is a wonderful book full of love of community and culture and family, but in a complicated, real-feeling way. There is a lot of tragedy and saddness there, but it doesn't totally overwhelm you because there is balance and the main character is rooted in her values and has a support system.
I live in the USA, so on Native land, and I really appreciate any opportunity to learn more about the land I live on and the people who have cared for it for centuries before my great grandparents moved here from Italy. Especially when the author makes it so fun to learn!
This is a wonderful book full of love of community and culture and family, but in a complicated, real-feeling way. There is a lot of tragedy and saddness there, but it doesn't totally overwhelm you because there is balance and the main character is rooted in her values and has a support system.
I live in the USA, so on Native land, and I really appreciate any opportunity to learn more about the land I live on and the people who have cared for it for centuries before my great grandparents moved here from Italy. Especially when the author makes it so fun to learn!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Child death, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Homophobia, Gun violence, Genocide, Sexual violence, Murder, Dementia, Colonisation, Pregnancy, Drug abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Car accident, Cancer, Bullying, Rape, and Racism
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