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caidyn's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
I liked this quite a bit more than the first one, mainly because the expansion of the world and how it showed even more diversity in the world. And I really can't wait to see the third book come out!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Rape, and Xenophobia
psistillreadyou's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Rape, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Child death, and Transphobia
ehmannky's review
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
I love everything about this series. I think that Garber interweaves fantasy elements so seamlessly with real world concerns like immigration, binary thinking, racism, homophobia, etc. And it never feels heavy-handed, it just feels integral and natural to the story. I love Manu, and I love that she stays true to herself and damn the consequences to her life. It's just...a stellar series. And it sounds like the next book is going to be all about Manu and Gael doing some daughter-father bonding and that is a trope I am weak for and I just know that I am going to cry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexism
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Racism and Violence
plumpaperbacks's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
[second read, August 2022]
All I feel is pain. Lots and lots of pain. I genuinely don’t think I’ll reread these books again until a third book has been confirmed; I don’t think I can handle the feels otherwise. I’m manifesting that we’ll get one. I’ll beg if I have to, I don’t even care. When Romina was asked about it, she didn’t say no, she said “not yet,” and that has to mean SOMETHING, right??? I’M DESPERATE HERE PLS GIVE ME SOMETHING. 😩😩😩
I finished reading two hours ago and all I’ve done since is listen to my Miago playlist and think about that very, very mean epilogue. So that’s how my evening is going. :’)))
“He’s spent every night in my room, tangled in the sheets of Manu’s cot.”
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO READ THAT AND BE OKAY???? I ACTUALLY WANNA CRY. [SCREECHES] 😭😭😭
[first read, August 2021]
This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and it didn’t disappoint. From the start, it was an exciting and intriguing story I could never predict the direction of. That, combined with the cast of complex characters, ever-changing character dynamics, and extremely relevant social commentary, kept me hooked for the entirety of the book. It was a quick read, as I always wanted to know what happened next and make sure my favorite characters were okay.
I love Manu, Tiago, Cata, and Saysa with my whole entire heart. They’d go to the ends of the earth for each other and I love to see it. They grow closer as the story progresses, and stay together even when they don’t see eye to eye. Their friendship is brilliant, they’re brilliant, and honestly, they’re just completely iconic. 🥹❤️
One of my favorite parts of the book was the progression of Manu and Tiago’s relationship. They’re absolutely adorable!! They read each other’s favorite books and quote books to express their love, and they’re so passionate. I don’t know if I believe in soulmates, but I think these two are as close to that as anyone can be. They just fit. I love them so much. Miago forever!!! 🥹❤️
And on that note…. what the HELL was that ending?! Romina Garber said there are no plans for a third book, even though before this came out I thought there were such plans. This book certainly doesn’t feel like a conclusion; it feels like there should be another book. And I’m not just saying that because I want more cute romantic moments. Genuinely, based on the plot, it feels unfinished. A book with a cliffhanger and a sequel on the horizon is bad enough, but this is the first time I’ve read a book with a cliffhanger and no resolution or continuation in sight. I’m stressed and a little bit upset and more than a little bit desperate for more. I need to know if my faves are okay!! I need my ship to sail across the sea, not just profess their love and then go down like the freaking Titanic!!! Please, publishing gods, whoever is in control of this stuff, GIVE ME ONE MORE BOOK. PLEASE. 😩🙏🏻
I need to say this somewhere so I’ll say it here. Some of the scenes in the last 50-100 pages really packed a fudging PUNCH. Tiago catching Manu and Cata as they leave to turn Manu in, at her insistence, and her hearing Tiago break down sobbing after they leave. The group’s last scene together after Manu’s trial was over, before her ruling was carried out, and Tiago, Cata, and Saysa wanted to see her one more time. Manu and Tiago’s telepathic conversation before she was sent through a portal back to Earth. The epilogue from Cata’s perspective where it’s revealed that she and Tiago are joining the Cazadores and getting married so they can get close to Manu again. Their friends figuring out what the plan is and pledging their support, because they’ve all grown to love Manu and she inspired them by persisting, even when it damned her. Like, who let Romina Garber just stomp on my heart like that?? Ma’am, with all due respect, STOP IT. I’M A MESS OF EMOTIONS AND I DON’T LIKE IT. 😭
I think I’ve ranted most of my feels. The less coherent ones will most likely end up on Twitter. If it wasn’t already obvious, I loved Cazadora, and I love the Wolves of No World series. I highly recommend it, even if this emotional state and all the uncertainty that comes with it isn’t a very fun time. Now time to plead with the universe and hopefully manifest a third book.
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All I feel is pain. Lots and lots of pain. I genuinely don’t think I’ll reread these books again until a third book has been confirmed; I don’t think I can handle the feels otherwise. I’m manifesting that we’ll get one. I’ll beg if I have to, I don’t even care. When Romina was asked about it, she didn’t say no, she said “not yet,” and that has to mean SOMETHING, right??? I’M DESPERATE HERE PLS GIVE ME SOMETHING. 😩😩😩
I finished reading two hours ago and all I’ve done since is listen to my Miago playlist and think about that very, very mean epilogue. So that’s how my evening is going. :’)))
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO READ THAT AND BE OKAY???? I ACTUALLY WANNA CRY. [SCREECHES] 😭😭😭
[first read, August 2021]
This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and it didn’t disappoint. From the start, it was an exciting and intriguing story I could never predict the direction of. That, combined with the cast of complex characters, ever-changing character dynamics, and extremely relevant social commentary, kept me hooked for the entirety of the book. It was a quick read, as I always wanted to know what happened next and make sure my favorite characters were okay.
I love Manu, Tiago, Cata, and Saysa with my whole entire heart. They’d go to the ends of the earth for each other and I love to see it. They grow closer as the story progresses, and stay together even when they don’t see eye to eye. Their friendship is brilliant, they’re brilliant, and honestly, they’re just completely iconic. 🥹❤️
One of my favorite parts of the book was the progression of Manu and Tiago’s relationship. They’re absolutely adorable!! They read each other’s favorite books and quote books to express their love, and they’re so passionate. I don’t know if I believe in soulmates, but I think these two are as close to that as anyone can be. They just fit. I love them so much. Miago forever!!! 🥹❤️
And on that note…. what the HELL was that ending?! Romina Garber said there are no plans for a third book, even though before this came out I thought there were such plans. This book certainly doesn’t feel like a conclusion; it feels like there should be another book. And I’m not just saying that because I want more cute romantic moments. Genuinely, based on the plot, it feels unfinished. A book with a cliffhanger and a sequel on the horizon is bad enough, but this is the first time I’ve read a book with a cliffhanger and no resolution or continuation in sight. I’m stressed and a little bit upset and more than a little bit desperate for more. I need to know if my faves are okay!! I need my ship to sail across the sea, not just profess their love and then go down like the freaking Titanic!!! Please, publishing gods, whoever is in control of this stuff, GIVE ME ONE MORE BOOK. PLEASE. 😩🙏🏻
I think I’ve ranted most of my feels. The less coherent ones will most likely end up on Twitter. If it wasn’t already obvious, I loved Cazadora, and I love the Wolves of No World series. I highly recommend it, even if this emotional state and all the uncertainty that comes with it isn’t a very fun time. Now time to plead with the universe and hopefully manifest a third book.
Representation
- Argentinian protagonist
- majority Argentinian or otherwise Latine cast
- Black side characters
- sapphic side couple (f/f)
- queer (minor) side characters (includes gay, sapphic, and trans rep)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Blood, Death, Pregnancy, Transphobia, and Violence
Homophobia & transphobia: mentioned as commentary on the Septimus world and societal beliefs. Sexual assault & pregnancy: mentioned in a brief scene where a minor side character tells Manu her story. Additional warning here for stillbirth. Also, at a few points throughout the story, there’s discussion of menstruation.allisonwonderlandreads's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
While Lobizona offered up a dazzling magical school and sport combo, its sequel spreads its wings and takes us to all kinds of new locales. Strap in for arboreal cities with secret passageways and a fungal information network, enchanted oceans with a giant shell of a submersible ship and a secret rebel base, and volcanic hideaways, midnight garden pocket dimensions, and hot air balloon rides.
I like a plot that doesn't stall out, and this one definitely keeps things moving. However, I think it offered fewer opportunities to feel connected to the characters than in the first book, where there were frequent moments of bonding, of internal struggle, of unfettered joy -- all requiring pauses from the action that were well worth it. In Cazadora, while the plot is undeniably punchy, it's ultimately a generic ya fantasy vehicle (chosen one against all odds, insta-love, revolution) for the spectacular world-building and meaningful messaging it attempts to carry.
The messages against false binaries and labels are far from generic for a ya fantasy universe. Also, the always relevant questioning of arbitrary borders and the concept of a person somehow being "illegal" through their mere existence are powerful. The author further drives home the non-fantasy importance of her story in the acknowledgments, referencing the many horrors the US has perpetrated against immigrants. I hope this book is successful with a young adult audience and that protagonist Manu helps some feel seen and helps others open their eyes to the experiences of their peers and the inequities of our laws and institutions.
Thanks to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, out 8/17.
I like a plot that doesn't stall out, and this one definitely keeps things moving. However, I think it offered fewer opportunities to feel connected to the characters than in the first book, where there were frequent moments of bonding, of internal struggle, of unfettered joy -- all requiring pauses from the action that were well worth it. In Cazadora, while the plot is undeniably punchy, it's ultimately a generic ya fantasy vehicle (chosen one against all odds, insta-love, revolution) for the spectacular world-building and meaningful messaging it attempts to carry.
The messages against false binaries and labels are far from generic for a ya fantasy universe. Also, the always relevant questioning of arbitrary borders and the concept of a person somehow being "illegal" through their mere existence are powerful. The author further drives home the non-fantasy importance of her story in the acknowledgments, referencing the many horrors the US has perpetrated against immigrants. I hope this book is successful with a young adult audience and that protagonist Manu helps some feel seen and helps others open their eyes to the experiences of their peers and the inequities of our laws and institutions.
Thanks to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, out 8/17.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Sexism
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Abortion, Colonisation, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, Sexual content, and Violence
bookishandlegal's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
I absolutely loved Lobizona and this was one of my most anticipated reads of the year! I really liked this one, but I don't think I loved it quite as much as the first one. The pacing at the beginning felt a little off to me and the first section or so just didn't give me the same feelings I got when reading the first one. It's hard to explain, but it was just a little off--I was also in a not great head space when I started the book and that totally could have been contributing to those feelings!
Around the halfway mark I started getting really into it again and flew through the rest of the book. I loved exploring Manu and Tiago's relationship. There was also really good development and emotional/mental things going on with Saysa that I was really interested in and I wish this had been explored a bit more fully.
This book had a lot of great resistance and fight the power vibes that I really love. There were a lot of new characters and a few familiar faces from the first book. A lot of the lobizones from the first book that I really liked played smaller roles in this book, but that also lead to meeting new characters and going to new places. There were a lot of new characters introduced in the first half of the book that mostly disappeared in the second half (maybe that's what lead to the first half being a little off for me...phase 3/4 felt like a different book from 1/2 and that's partly because the setting and characters changed fairly drastically). I hope we see more of those characters in the next book.
The ending of this book was spectacular! Romina Garber sure can write a compelling and edge of your seat ending! The epilogue at the very end goes into Cata's POV and I absolutely LOVED that (also...hope that's a sign that in the next book we might get multiple POV's). I really love this story and world and I cannot wait to see where the story goes next.
Also...I feel like I should have guessed it since the name of the book is "Cazadora" but I totally did not see Manu being forced to become a Cazadore after going before the tribunal. Love that Cata and Tiago are joining too to be closer to her. Even thought I should have totally seen this ending coming I did not at all and loved that.
Around the halfway mark I started getting really into it again and flew through the rest of the book. I loved exploring Manu and Tiago's relationship. There was also really good development and emotional/mental things going on with Saysa that I was really interested in and I wish this had been explored a bit more fully.
This book had a lot of great resistance and fight the power vibes that I really love. There were a lot of new characters and a few familiar faces from the first book. A lot of the lobizones from the first book that I really liked played smaller roles in this book, but that also lead to meeting new characters and going to new places. There were a lot of new characters introduced in the first half of the book that mostly disappeared in the second half (maybe that's what lead to the first half being a little off for me...phase 3/4 felt like a different book from 1/2 and that's partly because the setting and characters changed fairly drastically). I hope we see more of those characters in the next book.
The ending of this book was spectacular! Romina Garber sure can write a compelling and edge of your seat ending! The epilogue at the very end goes into Cata's POV and I absolutely LOVED that (also...hope that's a sign that in the next book we might get multiple POV's). I really love this story and world and I cannot wait to see where the story goes next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Misogyny
readbetweenthespine's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Police brutality
Minor: Racism
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