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A review by hickorynut
Root Magic by Eden Royce
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
It's the 1960s and Jez and her twin brother Jay are about to turn 11, facing many changes in their life: the death of their grandmother, Jez skipping a grade, the harassment of a local police officer, the mystery of their absent father, and the introduction to learning rootwork from their uncle. We follow Jez's point of view as she develops her rootwork abilities and becomes friends with a mystical being that ends up protecting her and her family.
This was a complicated book in the sense that it had many layers - magical realism, historical fiction, etc. But it was written in a very accessible way that also educated the readers on aspects of black history that are often overlooked.
This was a complicated book in the sense that it had many layers - magical realism, historical fiction, etc. But it was written in a very accessible way that also educated the readers on aspects of black history that are often overlooked.