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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Wonderful debut. It reminds me a bit of Dresden in that book 1 is rough around the edges but shows a lot of potential. I was afraid of how telegraphed the ending was going to be but thankfully there were some great twists.
This was an interesting mix of styles and character types. I liked it okay, but I'm not itching to read the next one.
This book is fantastic - a must read for lovers of fantasy. Rebecca Roanhorse introduces her readers to the world of Navajo mythology while at the same time offering up a great story full of action. Maggie Hoskie is a great heroine-absolutely brutal in combat, but complex and multi-layered. I can't wait for the next book in this series.
Following a climate apocalypse that left many parts of the world underwater, the Diné (Navajo) people have walled themselves off from the rest of the former United States, and the figures of mythology walk among them. In a gripping introduction to a dystopian universe grounded in cosmology, Maggie Hoskie must come to terms with her clan powers and her past while caught up in the supernatural forces at work.
Strong, innovative worldbuilding overcomes most of the book’s inevitable debut novel weaknesses. The story does end with a cliffhanger, so I look forward to checking out the next installment in the series as soon as possible.
Last finished 7/1/2020. Rating reviewed 6/24/2023
Strong, innovative worldbuilding overcomes most of the book’s inevitable debut novel weaknesses. The story does end with a cliffhanger, so I look forward to checking out the next installment in the series as soon as possible.
Last finished 7/1/2020. Rating reviewed 6/24/2023
I don't know why this didn't work as well for me as it should. The concept is fantastic: post apocalyptic urban fantasy with a bad-ass heroine and Native American mythology. I enjoyed the world, but the plot had weird pacing issues and was way less fun than it should be. This is meant to be a grimmer, darker urban (really rural) fantasy world, but the moments of humor (such as the supernatural club scene) weren't terribly enjoyable.
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Also while my younger self liked the mentor/mentee thing, 2019 me is really pissed off by the toxic relationship. For what its worth, it really is shown as an unhealthy relationship.
“Let’s go, kids. The monsters aren’t going to kill themselves.”
Rating: 3.9 Stars
A post-apocolyptic world with a surly heroine and an assload of Native American mythology. I mean, I had to be in, right?
I didn't too-much connect with the heroine, Maggie/Chíníbaá (girl who comes forth fighting). She was definitely interesting and she shared her thoughts just fine, but she's kind of determined to be a loner and doesn't really recognize signs of warmth. I'm hoping this is an opportunity for growth, because the story was awesome.
The book starts out looking for a fight and delivers almost before we know what's going on. It establilshed a clear tone that was carried throughout. The longer you're in the story, the more the world opens up and you guys, it was a really cool world. The mythology and the the magic and the creatures...and the characters. It all made sense. it's one of those books you need to let settle and revist, I think.
Rating: 3.9 Stars
A post-apocolyptic world with a surly heroine and an assload of Native American mythology. I mean, I had to be in, right?
I didn't too-much connect with the heroine, Maggie/Chíníbaá (girl who comes forth fighting). She was definitely interesting and she shared her thoughts just fine, but she's kind of determined to be a loner and doesn't really recognize signs of warmth. I'm hoping this is an opportunity for growth, because the story was awesome.
The book starts out looking for a fight and delivers almost before we know what's going on. It establilshed a clear tone that was carried throughout. The longer you're in the story, the more the world opens up and you guys, it was a really cool world. The mythology and the the magic and the creatures...and the characters. It all made sense. it's one of those books you need to let settle and revist, I think.
Dnfed at 11%
I really tried but I'm just not vibing with it at all
I really tried but I'm just not vibing with it at all
There is a lot to like here, and a lot to dislike. Some of this tale meanders. Some of the pieces don't quite fit together. But I know what the author was trying to do and I say "kudos" for a bit of chance taking.
So, basically, I want to watch this movie. Rebecca Roanhorse should write scripts. Seriously! Trail of Lightning had SO MUCH action in it, I just really wanted to see it all happen, not read about it. That's my only complaint about the story. Why haven't movie rights been sold yet???
I do have another complaint about the book cover, however. My friend pointed out that the guy in the truck is holding a cigarette. WHY? I don't remember anyone smoking excessively enough in the book to justify a cigarette, and I tried to pay attention to that. WHAT DID I MISS?
I do have another complaint about the book cover, however. My friend pointed out that the guy in the truck is holding a cigarette. WHY? I don't remember anyone smoking excessively enough in the book to justify a cigarette, and I tried to pay attention to that. WHAT DID I MISS?
listened on audible. Good narrator.
This book had me from the very beginning. I loved the post apocalyptic fantasy, the Native American folklore, and the action. I liked the main character and LOVED the idea of the clan powers. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
This book had me from the very beginning. I loved the post apocalyptic fantasy, the Native American folklore, and the action. I liked the main character and LOVED the idea of the clan powers. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.