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4.4 AVERAGE
4.4 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Absolutely loved this book. Wish I read it as a young adult but still so inspiring as a fully grown woman
A YA thriller with depth?? Say no more! While the plot definitely has some very typical (and only tenuously believable) YA thriller components, they were woven together with unique concepts involving indigenous culture, grief, and family to make a really compelling story. Though there were some unnecessarily slow spots in the middle, I appreciated that the book had a slower paced start. I liked that I was able to acclimate to the setting and characters before the action started, and it allowed me to more acutely identify with Daunis’ feelings. I enjoyed that this book acknowledged a lot of aspects of YA thrillers that are often glossed over—the trauma the main character endures, the sketchy ethics of involving a teenager in a case, the aftermath of uncovering the truth in a criminal investigation. On the flip side, I liked that this book also knew when less was more aka being able to de-center violence while still acknowledging its presence. I was not really invested in the romance, but I was presently surprised with the way their ending was handled. I personally think Daunis deserved to scream at a whole host of people that she didn’t, but that’s just how I deal with things, so I can’t blame her for not participating in that.
It takes a little while to get used to the Native American language throughout the book, but it’s a great blend of mystery, culture and character. I enjoyed it and feel like I also was immersed in a Native American community.
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Enjoyable read that dealt with a number of tough issues. Highly recommend!
Really enjoyed this book. The first 20% of book is nice and includes a great deal of Indigenous culture, life, and experiences. Then this bug unexpected event occurs and the book becomes an intense mystery to solve. Hope to read more by this author!
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
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:
N/A
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I am only half way through the book but can't stop listening. LOL I make up reasons to take the time. It's a great story, the characters are likeable and interesting as is the story. Highly recommend it.
Just finished it and it was all it was supposed to be. Full of heart and magic and truths that ring true. I loved it. The language is beautiful, the story engaging, the main character immensely likeable. I highly recommend it.
Just finished it and it was all it was supposed to be. Full of heart and magic and truths that ring true. I loved it. The language is beautiful, the story engaging, the main character immensely likeable. I highly recommend it.
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No