Reviews

The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf by Ambelin Kwaymullina

edtebay196's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

elizabethcalderwood's review against another edition

4.0

*4.5 stars

readingrenbo's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

rnmcfarlane's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

4.0

kateybellew's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

cmbohn's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this book! So many layers, so many twists. Great stuff.

idogrocker's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

paulw's review against another edition

3.0

Not sure I’m intrigued enough to read the next in the series.

imi_k's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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? No

2.5

mxsunny's review against another edition

5.0

This one really sucked me in. Imagine a world where people with abilities are considered Illegals who must be detained for the safety of Citizens. That wasn't too hard considering we already live in a world where ICE disappears beloved community. In Ashala's post-apocalypse society, the Balance is maintained to prevent humanity for destroying the world again. Some people would have you believe that Illegals upset the balance by existing but Ashala and her Tribe reject that narrative and live free.

That's just the backstory. The book takes you through a twisty memory trip as it reveals hidden truths. I loved how the story unfolded and will probably be thinking about this one for awhile. The author drew upon her background as part of the Palyku people, aboriginals whose Country is inland Australia. You'll probably like this if you're into X-men or other stories of youth with powers fighting oppressive governments.