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graceesix's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ovenbird_reads's review against another edition
4.0
So good! I liked the Marrow Thieves, but I think this was even better. I love a book with a deep mythology at its core and this one doesn't disappoint. It's also a scathing critique of a variety of colonial structures (religious and capitalist) and a celebration of the power of community. Not to mention being a page turner. All around great read!
ecolvig's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
juliaehill's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The lyrical turns of phrase in this book were excellent enough to forgive a plot line that jumped around and meandered at moments. The author has done a superb job mixing in Métis First Nations folklore of the Rogarou (werewolf) into modern day struggles against colonialism and capitalist industries.
jakinabook's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.75
jai_meow's review against another edition
1.0
It was super slow at the beginning, but it continued to pick up a bit. Overall, the story attempt was there I just think it wasnt executed to its full potential. I also found the family relations to be extremely confusing because there wasn't a family tree or at least an explanation to the relations of the characters, so I was left to figure it out. The ending in my opinion could have been written so much better, I found it felt like a cliffhanger or even like Dimaline is planning to write a sequel for it.
arlucadamo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
maireebrown's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was the best werewolf story I’ve heard in a while. Creative and full of heart. While I had trouble getting into it at the beginning, I didn’t want it to end. This book does a great job at unfolding and culminating in a compelling conclusion. I like books with a big finish and this stuck the landing. If you like creature features this is a good read.