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A review by ilegnealle
Urchin and the Raven War by M.I. McAllister
5.0
At first I thought that I liked this book less than the others in the series, because it is so much more violent and graphic. But as I finished it now, I felt the beauty, the realness and the peace around it.
How could I not love how much these animals care for each other and look out for each other? The message is so clear to me - be kind, be brave, be honest. Love the people around you, and love yourself, too. Be thankful for what life has to offer.
I know these books draw heavy on Christian allegory which I'm usually not the biggest fan of. But I grew up Christian as well, and in these books I see all the things that I stand behind that are integral parts of Christianity - to love thy neighbour, to have faith in the good in the world, to do the right thing, even if it is difficult or requires bravery. And, again and again, it shows forgiveness and acceptance for people that are different from us and who have chosen different paths. These books might be the closest thing I have to a bible.
How could I not love how much these animals care for each other and look out for each other? The message is so clear to me - be kind, be brave, be honest. Love the people around you, and love yourself, too. Be thankful for what life has to offer.
I know these books draw heavy on Christian allegory which I'm usually not the biggest fan of. But I grew up Christian as well, and in these books I see all the things that I stand behind that are integral parts of Christianity - to love thy neighbour, to have faith in the good in the world, to do the right thing, even if it is difficult or requires bravery. And, again and again, it shows forgiveness and acceptance for people that are different from us and who have chosen different paths. These books might be the closest thing I have to a bible.