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Dread Nation
by Justina Ireland
This cover has been haunting me for years. I don't read a lot of historical fantasy in general, but especially not in this time period so the plot and progression seemed really unique to me. In fact I was put off step when the first breach happened at Summerland. I thought that was going to lead into an explosive climax, but the book held on for a little longer, which might make the real climax feel rushed for some readers.
I really enjoyed Jane and Katherine as characters, and loved the queer representation. Jane is really smart, observant, and funny. The history of the world was altered in interesting ways and the action scenes were very compelling.
There was one aspect that was maybe misconsidered: the attendant academies as basically expanded residential schools. For the Black characters, I got the impression that going was voluntary, the bill just funded their establishment. The existing residential schools for indigenous people seemed to just change curriculum from our reality. Obviously there is criticism of residential schools within the text but otherwise it's unclear if these are supposed to be separate entities.
I really enjoyed Jane and Katherine as characters, and loved the queer representation. Jane is really smart, observant, and funny. The history of the world was altered in interesting ways and the action scenes were very compelling.
There was one aspect that was maybe misconsidered: the attendant academies as basically expanded residential schools. For the Black characters, I got the impression that going was voluntary, the bill just funded their establishment. The existing residential schools for indigenous people seemed to just change curriculum from our reality. Obviously there is criticism of residential schools within the text but otherwise it's unclear if these are supposed to be separate entities.