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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's a book 1 of 2. It is a setup book. I'm an impatient person and like books that move faster. I won't get to the good stuff until book 2.
can’t wait to tell the book club girlies how i hated this
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death of parent, War
Minor: Animal death
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
Canopy Keepers is a slow-burning, emotional fantasy that quietly wraps around you like moss on an ancient tree. It opens with deep loss, but what follows is a story of healing, legacy, and the quiet magic that lives in nature and ancestry. The world-building is rich and thoughtful, and while the pacing takes its time, the payoff is worth it.
The characters feel grounded and real, especially the Black leads who exist beyond stereotypes — complex, powerful, and human. And let’s be honest… Ochai may have had a short appearance, but he left a lasting impression (yes, I am petitioning for a spin-off).
Perfect for readers looking to gently ease back into books, this one made me slow down, reflect, and breathe deep. 4 stars from me — soft, mystical, and beautifully rooted.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Violence
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really liked this book overall. I love the science, the devotion to the forest, and the questions it poses. I am glad I read it. The pace was a bit off for me personally, but after learning it’s part 1 of a series it makes a bit more sense that there’s time to stretch some things out a bit!