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Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0


THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!!! I’m sure you folx know how much I love the @readriordan imprint by now... Tristan Strong Punches A Hole In The Sky by @kwamealexander is so damn good. It has:
•BLACK AMERICAN GODS
•The Sassiest Gum Baby in ALL THE LAND
•Terrifying creatures
•Inter dimensional travel
It felt like I went on this journey with Tristan. It is very much a story I needed right now. It deals with grief and guilt so beautifully. As well as that discord that comes with fulfilling family expectations. Does Tristan want the life and path m his Father and Grandfather has or is he going to carve out his own?

I really love the power of stories, not written stories but the oral tales passed down each generation. I’ve been looking up a lot of my own from Trinidad and it’s been absolutely mind blowing. I cannot wait to grab the second book!


CW // death of a friend, grief, guilt (less)
 
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