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A review by sicilyjoy
Year of the Reaper by Makiia Lucier
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was such engaging YA Fantasy. It was actually written like YA but still a page turner for my middle age self. I loved the ghosts aspect because it helped explore the theme of grief around war and disease. In a way this is also historical fantasy as it deals with the horrors of the Black Plague too. There is also a lot of love in this book whether it's family or found love. Must read for young and old adults who like historical fic or fantasy or a little ya/ new adult romance.
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Medical trauma, and Terminal illness