A review by georgiasbookescapes
Burn by Melanie Saward

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Andrew is a 16 year old Indigenous boy living in Queensland much to his dismay after his mother forced the move from Tasmania. Recently Andrew and some friends were involved in an incident where a fire ran rampant. Now he is waiting to be caught out. 

There is so much more to this book than that. It’s about the effects of intergenerational trauma, it’s about hope. It’s just bloody beautiful. This is Melanie Saward’s debut novel. Saward is a proud Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman and has proven to be one of my new favourite authors more than ever now! I read this book on Kaurna Land. This book is a new needed voice for all. If you’re needing something that makes you feel - this is it.