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razzberry_pi's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Really good set of connected short stories following a Cherokee family line from the 19th century into the future, showing the impacts of colonialism and violence. Intertwines fantasy/horror elements within its historical fiction in a really interesting way.
Some of the threads can be a bit difficult to follow between stories especially since they are from a limited character POV.
Some of the threads can be a bit difficult to follow between stories especially since they are from a limited character POV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Violence, Death of parent, and Child death
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Abortion
Minor: War
devynvictoria's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
This was so good! This is the first short story collection I’ve read and I will definitely be picking up more. I loved the illustrations before every story and the incorporation of the Cherokee language. I like the premise of following the same family through almost 200 years. My favorites were Man Made Monsters, Snow Day, and Lens. And I love the relationship between the father and his children in Happily Ever After. I definitely recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Grief, Domestic abuse, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Medical content, Chronic illness, Sexual assault, Medical trauma, Sexual violence, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness
Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Lesbophobia, and Child abuse
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