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lanid's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Emotional abuse and Confinement
lbelow's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.5
I love the idea of this world, especially the justice system. The execution was a bit clumsy in spots (with info dumps that I found jarring as they essentially explained to the reader how this alternate world is different from ours).
The plot was decent. I guessed the murderer from the beginning, but was surprised by the motive. The author was also skilled enough at presenting information that I was occupied for most of the book trying to guess the truth about a clue that turned out not to pertain to the murder after all.
I can't pretend that the book left me with a good feeling by the end, but I'm not sorry I read it.
The plot was decent. I guessed the murderer from the beginning, but was surprised by the motive. The author was also skilled enough at presenting information that I was occupied for most of the book trying to guess the truth about a clue that turned out not to pertain to the murder after all.
I can't pretend that the book left me with a good feeling by the end, but I'm not sorry I read it.
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Murder and Death of parent
Minor: Grief, Stalking, and Suicide
Drugging of POV character.liferhi_inspired's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Stars
📝 Indigenous Author & Characters, Alternating 3rd Person; Available on KU
Imagine a world in which the Americas were never colonized and the Indigenous People are the ones that get to decide how society develops. That’s the setting of this murder mystery.
The setting of this story was my absolute favorite part of this book, it was so incredibly creative and intriguing. Life and the culture of the people were so different compared to our reality.
I was able to guess ‘whodunit’ fairly early on, but that didn’t really change the enjoyment of the story for me.
Audiobook Lovers- I highly recommend checking out this audiobook, it’s even free with your Kindle Unlimited subscription. The narrator really brings the story to life and he’s even Indigenous himself.
Thank you Partner @storygramtours @wunderbookspr @amazonpublishing This opinion is my own.
📝 Indigenous Author & Characters, Alternating 3rd Person; Available on KU
Imagine a world in which the Americas were never colonized and the Indigenous People are the ones that get to decide how society develops. That’s the setting of this murder mystery.
The setting of this story was my absolute favorite part of this book, it was so incredibly creative and intriguing. Life and the culture of the people were so different compared to our reality.
I was able to guess ‘whodunit’ fairly early on, but that didn’t really change the enjoyment of the story for me.
Audiobook Lovers- I highly recommend checking out this audiobook, it’s even free with your Kindle Unlimited subscription. The narrator really brings the story to life and he’s even Indigenous himself.
Thank you Partner @storygramtours @wunderbookspr @amazonpublishing This opinion is my own.
Graphic: Death of parent and Murder
Moderate: Animal death and Suicide
razzberry_pi's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I went into this book expecting much more of a science fiction element than was delivered. Scifi elements are mostly contained to slightly more advanced technology than we currently have.
The bulk of the story is focused on the murder mystery with some interesting world building around the alternative reality premise.
The resolution to the murder mystery was underwhelming for me.
Ashwiyaa's characterization totally flipped after the reveal that she was the murderer. Her motives felt weakly planned and just fell back on tropes about people with antisocial personality disorder.
The bulk of the story is focused on the murder mystery with some interesting world building around the alternative reality premise.
The resolution to the murder mystery was underwhelming for me.
Graphic: Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Forced institutionalization
jhbandcats's review
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is based on a unique and extraordinary concept: it’s 2020 but the Europeans never colonized North America. The people who live in what we call North America are Native Americans, in the way that the people who live in China are Chinese and the people who live in India are Indian. Their culture, clothing, spirituality, food, approach to nature and the land - all are Native American.
But it’s 2020 so there are smartphones, skyscrapers and cities, hydrogen-powered cars, DNA analysis, and other accoutrements of modern technology. The economic system is different, neither capitalist nor communist; the legal system is different, based on atonement rather than punishment and incarceration.
The story, of two murders twenty years apart and the families affected by the deaths, is a fairly typical mystery - there are suspects, red herrings, cops, and evidence - but the setting makes it all novel and compelling. The book describes what, to me at least, is an idealized society where the emphasis is on helping one another and the environment.
Highly recommended. Incredibly thought-provoking.
But it’s 2020 so there are smartphones, skyscrapers and cities, hydrogen-powered cars, DNA analysis, and other accoutrements of modern technology. The economic system is different, neither capitalist nor communist; the legal system is different, based on atonement rather than punishment and incarceration.
The story, of two murders twenty years apart and the families affected by the deaths, is a fairly typical mystery - there are suspects, red herrings, cops, and evidence - but the setting makes it all novel and compelling. The book describes what, to me at least, is an idealized society where the emphasis is on helping one another and the environment.
Highly recommended. Incredibly thought-provoking.
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, and Grief
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