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haileyannereads's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you NetGalley for an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.
In Lobizona, Garber introduced a magical new world, straight out of Argentine folklore. In the follow up, Cazadora, Garber expands on the world and the folklore, taking the reader on a magical journey right along with Manu and her friends.
Cazadora wastes no time in starting the action. We pick up right where Lobizona left off, with Manu and her friends arriving in Argentina, on the run from Yamila and the Cazadores. From there, we are thrown from world to world and fight to fight. We also meet a whole lot of new Septimus.
While Lobizona did lay the groundwork, Cazadora continues to build on the world and lore of the Septimus. Unfortunately, all of this world building (on top of recapping what happened in Lobizona) becomes overwhelming at times. I found myself struggling to keep up with all of the information coming at me.
However, I do want to highlight how much I loved all of the discussions about the Septimus world and its strict Bruja/Lobizon roles. This book tackles the gender binary, gender roles, and LGBTQIA+ identities, all while still focusing on Manu’s citizenship, both in the real world and in the Septimus world. This is awesome. And it works really well. I look forward to seeing where Garber takes these issues in the next book.
Overall, I think Cazadora is a good sequel. It’s hard to fit in recapping and worldbuilding in a book seamlessly, and I struggled with this one at times. But if you’re an avid reader of fantasy, then you may not have that issue. I think Cazadora tackles some great issues and continues Manu’s story well.
When I finished Lobizona, I was so ready for the sequel. I wanted it right away. But finishing Cazadora just didn’t leave me with that same excitement. I will absolutely read future books in the series, but I’m not clamoring for it right now
You can find my full review (featuring some spoilers) here: https://bit.ly/3dURe3L
In Lobizona, Garber introduced a magical new world, straight out of Argentine folklore. In the follow up, Cazadora, Garber expands on the world and the folklore, taking the reader on a magical journey right along with Manu and her friends.
Cazadora wastes no time in starting the action. We pick up right where Lobizona left off, with Manu and her friends arriving in Argentina, on the run from Yamila and the Cazadores. From there, we are thrown from world to world and fight to fight. We also meet a whole lot of new Septimus.
While Lobizona did lay the groundwork, Cazadora continues to build on the world and lore of the Septimus. Unfortunately, all of this world building (on top of recapping what happened in Lobizona) becomes overwhelming at times. I found myself struggling to keep up with all of the information coming at me.
However, I do want to highlight how much I loved all of the discussions about the Septimus world and its strict Bruja/Lobizon roles. This book tackles the gender binary, gender roles, and LGBTQIA+ identities, all while still focusing on Manu’s citizenship, both in the real world and in the Septimus world. This is awesome. And it works really well. I look forward to seeing where Garber takes these issues in the next book.
Overall, I think Cazadora is a good sequel. It’s hard to fit in recapping and worldbuilding in a book seamlessly, and I struggled with this one at times. But if you’re an avid reader of fantasy, then you may not have that issue. I think Cazadora tackles some great issues and continues Manu’s story well.
When I finished Lobizona, I was so ready for the sequel. I wanted it right away. But finishing Cazadora just didn’t leave me with that same excitement. I will absolutely read future books in the series, but I’m not clamoring for it right now
You can find my full review (featuring some spoilers) here: https://bit.ly/3dURe3L
emilyeliz's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
ajoyr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
lpothan's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
kristensreadingnook's review against another edition
4.0
Cazadora is the second in the Lobizona series. We get even more social commentary on immigration and what it’s like to be labeled “illegal”.
I did struggle a bit in the middle of the book where it focused more on the relationship between Manu and Tiago, but the last half of the book sucked me right back in.
I hope there is a third book to this series, as there is a lot more that could be explored. The ending seems to hint that way. However, if there isn’t, this book does have a pretty satisfying ending.
The audiobook narrator was the same as for Lobizona. She is excellent.
Also, read the acknowledgements!
Thank you to NetGalley, Wednesday Books, and MacMillan Audio for a digital ARC and ALC in exchange for my honest review.
I did struggle a bit in the middle of the book where it focused more on the relationship between Manu and Tiago, but the last half of the book sucked me right back in.
I hope there is a third book to this series, as there is a lot more that could be explored. The ending seems to hint that way. However, if there isn’t, this book does have a pretty satisfying ending.
The audiobook narrator was the same as for Lobizona. She is excellent.
Also, read the acknowledgements!
Thank you to NetGalley, Wednesday Books, and MacMillan Audio for a digital ARC and ALC in exchange for my honest review.
sarahmariaq's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
notesonbookmarks's review against another edition
5.0
Great second book! I like to think this is allegory for a million different prejudices that anyone can experience. So so so well done.
lizal's review against another edition
2.0
This book didn’t need to exist IMO. If this was supposed to be a duology, why was the whole last 100 pages a set up for another book. Just for the chance it gets picked up for a third? The ending made me physically mad for that reason. I wanted closure for these characters. I wanted peace. And I believe we would have gotten it if the author wrote it without a third book in mind. But unfortunately even if there is a third book I have no interest in reading it. I didn’t like the route taken for the story and characters.
I loved the first book. I’m sad the second was a wash but I still enjoyed reading it, I love these characters. But yeah, the plot wasn’t it.
I loved the first book. I’m sad the second was a wash but I still enjoyed reading it, I love these characters. But yeah, the plot wasn’t it.