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A review by libbyuniss
Looking for Smoke by K.A. Cobell
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was like a Holly Jackson book but if it was based in Native American culture.
Even when I thought I knew the twist and what the end was going to be, I was literally so shocked by it. The last chapter???? Oh my god. Especially for this being a debut novel, this was absolutely amazingly written.
This book also touches on an important but often forgotten about problem of MMIW (missing/murdered indigenous women). The attention that this brings to that alone is wonderful, and the way it is executed thought the book in multiple instances is so impactful.
Overall, I think absolutely everyone needs to read this, especially anyone who is a fan of Holly Jackson-esc YA thrillers.
Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins for the advanced copy!
Even when I thought I knew the twist and what the end was going to be, I was literally so shocked by it. The last chapter???? Oh my god. Especially for this being a debut novel, this was absolutely amazingly written.
This book also touches on an important but often forgotten about problem of MMIW (missing/murdered indigenous women). The attention that this brings to that alone is wonderful, and the way it is executed thought the book in multiple instances is so impactful.
Overall, I think absolutely everyone needs to read this, especially anyone who is a fan of Holly Jackson-esc YA thrillers.
Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins for the advanced copy!