Reviews

Cazadora by Romina Garber

bibliobrandie's review against another edition

4.0

"That's kind of a privileged perspective...You're shaming Lily for wanting to fit into the society around her, which might be a natural impulse if you're someone who has the choice to belong. But fitting in looks different when you're left out by default." (p.163)
Loved this follow up to Lobizona. It was a slow start for me but I love the way Garber worked it all together (and left it open for #3). The world building was excellent but the plot dragged a bit. I also found that there are so many characters, I had to look back at Lobizona a bit. However, even with all of that, I loved the themes in this book of identity, belonging, and accepting oneself for being different all while accepting the changing world (and dealing with people's views and beliefs holding on to the past and knowing that they need to change). This has a lot more sexual content, which I found unnecessary.

murielreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

No es malo pero se quedó muy flojito al lado de Lobizona que me encantó. A Cazadora lo sentí demasiado middle grade para mi. La magia y la evolución del world building no está del todo lograda porque me costó horrores visualizar lo que la autora quiso plasmar en las páginas del libro. Entiendo que en un libro de fantasía que contiene magia podes hacer prácticamente lo que se te cante porque es justamente FANTASÍA pero, en mí opinión, siempre y cuando haya una estructura sólida que mantenga ciertas reglas y/o normas que no sentir que todo está "all over the place". Cazadora no cuenta con esa estructura, no hay reglas en cuanto a la magia y todo se resuelve con un simple giro de una varita mágica y listo. Nos vamos a casa.. y uno se queda como 🤨🤨🤨 Pienso que quiso abarcar mucho y terminó apretando poco. Por el final parece que van a salir más libros pero en mí caso lo voy a meditar si sigo está serie o lo dejo acá 

cjmarie28's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

3.5

corngod31's review

adventurous challenging inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

hannahhbic's review against another edition

4.0

Boy howdy, this book is a LOT. It's about trying to carve out a space for yourself in two worlds where you don't fit neatly within the lines of established roles. And it's not easy, and sometimes it's not pleasant. The feeling of suspense and dread follows us, and Manu, throughout this duology but especially in this book.

Spoiler

The ending completely destroyed me and it's also why I docked a star off. But, maybe I'm also being unrealistic. Manu's story was never meant to end well.

All in all, this duology is absolutely 100% worth reading/listening to. Sol Madriaga is a rock star narrator and I hope to hear more from her.


Thank you to NetGalley for a preview audiobook copy in exchange for an honest review.

bbqish's review against another edition

Read like a different book than the first

mbsingleton's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

roseleaf24's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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

3.5

This is the second book in a duology, but it does not resolve. The ending feels like there's a book 3, but there are not currently plans for one. I felt unsatisfied throughout the book. Manu is on her own. The book is gripping and engaging, but it's a string of Manu telling people she trusts what she wants, being ignored while a plan is made around her, plan going wrong, Manu doing what she feels is right, new problem coming up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Deportation, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Abandonment, Xenophobia, Confinement, Racism, and Sexual content

rainbowbookworm's review against another edition

2.0

I loved the first one so much, but this just one focuses too much on the romance.

marieintheraw's review against another edition

4.0

This was super creative and I can't wait for book three. Although, I will admit, I was hoping for just a duology for this one.

I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.