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tanya_tbart 's review for:
Burn Down, Rise Up
by Vincent Tirado
3.75 Star Rating - An awesome YA story taking on urban horror elements that manifests into an underworld of monsters.
Burn Down, Rise Up was such a phenomenal read given the uniqueness in its approach to horror. The fact that very real themes of displacement, uninhabitable housing stock in marginalized urban communities, redlining, the white fleet, gentrification, and other racist past/present legislations are such an awesome manifestation in this alternate dimension, much like in Stranger Things with The Upside Down. The juxtaposition of past and present voices in this story is what I wish to read more of, especially in the realm of horror as it is important to bring to light the very real realities people have, and continue to go through.
In terms of pacing and approach to the story, some parts felt less fleshed out (especially the ending) and dragged at times - other reviews have worded this quite eloquently. Overall, I think the themes encapsulated still make this a worthy and highly recommended read for anyone who enjoys mystery, thriller, and horror elements through a YA tone that contains LGBT and BIPOC M.C representation.
Burn Down, Rise Up was such a phenomenal read given the uniqueness in its approach to horror. The fact that very real themes of displacement, uninhabitable housing stock in marginalized urban communities, redlining, the white fleet, gentrification, and other racist past/present legislations are such an awesome manifestation in this alternate dimension, much like in Stranger Things with The Upside Down. The juxtaposition of past and present voices in this story is what I wish to read more of, especially in the realm of horror as it is important to bring to light the very real realities people have, and continue to go through.
In terms of pacing and approach to the story, some parts felt less fleshed out (especially the ending) and dragged at times - other reviews have worded this quite eloquently. Overall, I think the themes encapsulated still make this a worthy and highly recommended read for anyone who enjoys mystery, thriller, and horror elements through a YA tone that contains LGBT and BIPOC M.C representation.