A review by melbsreads
The Foretelling of Georgie Spider by Ambelin Kwaymullina

4.0

I've really enjoyed this series. It's such a unique, fresh version of a dystopian story, heavily influenced by Indigenous culture and society. The Tribe have a very strong connection to country, with each kid having a connection to a particular animal. It was fascinating to read the author's note at the back saying that the restrictions placed on those with powers in the series are modelled on Australian government regulations for Aboriginal Australians, particularly in Western Australia.

This was probably my least favourite of the three books, but there really wasn't much separating the three. There were times, though, when this felt a little bit rushed, especially when it was jumping between Ashala and Georgie. That said, the ending was pretty stinking great. And I really loved that the series featured a different protagonist for each of past, present and future - Georgie can see the future, Ashala can change the present, and Ember can help people revisit the past. That was damned cool.

So yeah. A pretty different dystopian series, but definitely one that's worth checking out!