A review by thenovelmaura
Lobizona by Romina Garber

adventurous inspiring 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

4.0

I listened to the audiobook version of this one, and while it was a bit hard to follow at times, I really liked having a narrator tell me the correct pronunciation of all the fantasy terms! This is a really immersive fantasy, and I think the audiobook helped with that, as well. It was lovely being able to add another #OwnVoices fantasy to my collection, and Garber skillfully weaves Argentine folklore elements with modern-day machismo. Garber was also able to come and talk during our Bad Bitch Book Club meeting, and hearing her explain this story's journey to publication and why she wrote it made it all the more meaningful.

This book had a lot of heart, action, and some mystery elements, as well. The reader learns about the magical world alongside Manu, while feeling her pain over the family who can't join her in Septimus. It took some time for Manu's character to grow on me; she has a really witty inner dialogue that had me laughing out loud at times, but she doesn't often use that wit to stand up for herself. As the story progressed, I realized the extent to which Manu had been forced to render herself invisible, to keep a low profile her entire life, and now I appreciate the accuracy of that side of her character. She also really grows as a character towards the end of the book, and I look forward to seeing what she does in the sequel! 
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