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taylor15809's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
huntea's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.75
baxgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
throwback682's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I’m thankful that I read this as an audiobook so I could hear the proper pronunciations of all the place and people names. I love this empowering story with an indigenous girl as the hero.
anniekslibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes you just need a middlegrade quest adventure, and this was certainly a fun one. I was so excited about the Rick Riordan Presents imprint when it was started, and I still am, but I realized I'm about 5 years behind in reading them, since this one came out in 2019. Much to catch up on!
I love that this is a standalone story. There should be more of those tbh! And it was really interesting to learn more about Navajo mythology, which I can't say I knew much, if anything about. The writing was super engaging and held my attention really well, the book was often funny, and the mythology was super accessibly explained, never making it hard to grasp.
I love that this is a standalone story. There should be more of those tbh! And it was really interesting to learn more about Navajo mythology, which I can't say I knew much, if anything about. The writing was super engaging and held my attention really well, the book was often funny, and the mythology was super accessibly explained, never making it hard to grasp.
lillanaa's review against another edition
5.0
This book was received as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book was so much fun! I love books about different mythologies, and being Canadian we hear about Native American mythos a lot. Nizhoni is an awesome protagonist, and Davery and Mac are really chill and good for her to bounce off. The story itself was easy to follow, and had more than enough action and intrigue to keep anyone engaged. Definitely one I'll be recommending when it hits shelves, because it's a great addition to the Riordan Presents line. Roanhorse has a great voice for kids, which is interesting to me considering her other books. I loved this one a lot!
This book was so much fun! I love books about different mythologies, and being Canadian we hear about Native American mythos a lot. Nizhoni is an awesome protagonist, and Davery and Mac are really chill and good for her to bounce off. The story itself was easy to follow, and had more than enough action and intrigue to keep anyone engaged. Definitely one I'll be recommending when it hits shelves, because it's a great addition to the Riordan Presents line. Roanhorse has a great voice for kids, which is interesting to me considering her other books. I loved this one a lot!
libraryjen's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a quick read that barely scratches the surface of the mythology/beliefs of the Dine people. It was entertaining enough, but I was hoping for more. My husband's family spent over 20 years living just off the rez in Gallup, New Mexico, so I have just a tiny familiarity with the Navajo people and would love to know more. Although I'm only giving this book 3 stars, I liked the three main characters and would love to see a sequel that delves deeper into Navajo culture and origin stories.
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
5.0
This book was delightful and fascinating. I'm always amazed at the mythological stories different cultures have. They're so different and so similar all at once.