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A review by thebooknerdscorner
A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger
4.0
Two worlds collide when Oli, a cottonmouth snake spirit of the other world, crashes down onto Nina's life.
Nina is a Lipan girl who has always believed in her grandmother's tales of alternative worlds and mysterious shapeshifters. Oli is one such snake spirit, but he doesn't know anything about Nina or the planet Earth. But when Oli's best friend, Ami, starts suffering from a mysterious ailment, it's high time that Nina and Oli end up meeting. The two must work together to save the ones they love before it's too late.
This book has a bit of a slow start, with Nina being a young girl learning about the rich stories of the Lipan and Oli figuring out how to survive without his mother's constant care. As the book progresses, we see random glimpses of their lives and it isn't about halfway through until the main plot really starts up. However, I really enjoyed reading Nina and Oli's slice of life stories as they both discover the magic that is present in both their worlds.
I really enjoy the cast of characters in this one. Nina was pretty mid for me, but I love Oli's gang. The coyote twins, Reign and Risk, are both fun in their own respects. Brightest the hawk shifter is pretty cool too and I came to really enjoy their sporadic appearances. But my favorite of the group by far is Ami. He is such a precious little toad and I just think that he is the cutest little guy. He may be mute, but I really appreciate everything he does all the same.
I really related to Oli in many ways. This book really got me thinking that if I was born as an animal, I would still be blind and need glasses. I thought that this was quite a comical problem that Oli had to manage and it felt so relatable despite the fact that I am not a snake. Oli's default setting tends to be panicking and he also really appreciates his alone time, so me and Oli really have a bunch in common.
The themes that touch on climate change and protecting the environment are really heartfelt; you can tell how passionate Little Badger is about these topics. The other world in which Oli lives in is directly affected by the conditions of Earth. The animal populations that are thriving in our world flourish in their world as well, and those that are suffering are likewise mirrored in the otherworld. I feel that this does a great job of showcasing the extreme affect that humans have on animal populations and the natural world. We will always be connected, and we both impact each other immensely.
Overall, "A Snake Falls to Earth" is a fun read with a bit of a slow start. If you are willing to sit through a meandering story with little structured plot line, Oli's adventures really are a jolly good time. The look into Lipan stories and mythology are also a joy and the themes that this book pushes are really important. I've been enjoying my time with Little Badger's books, and I'm sure I'll pursue more of them in the future. I hope that she decides to write a companion to this book, because I really enjoy the world and the characters. Besides, there is a pretty big side story that is left unresolved that could easily fuel an entire novel.
Nina is a Lipan girl who has always believed in her grandmother's tales of alternative worlds and mysterious shapeshifters. Oli is one such snake spirit, but he doesn't know anything about Nina or the planet Earth. But when Oli's best friend, Ami, starts suffering from a mysterious ailment, it's high time that Nina and Oli end up meeting. The two must work together to save the ones they love before it's too late.
This book has a bit of a slow start, with Nina being a young girl learning about the rich stories of the Lipan and Oli figuring out how to survive without his mother's constant care. As the book progresses, we see random glimpses of their lives and it isn't about halfway through until the main plot really starts up. However, I really enjoyed reading Nina and Oli's slice of life stories as they both discover the magic that is present in both their worlds.
I really enjoy the cast of characters in this one. Nina was pretty mid for me, but I love Oli's gang. The coyote twins, Reign and Risk, are both fun in their own respects. Brightest the hawk shifter is pretty cool too and I came to really enjoy their sporadic appearances. But my favorite of the group by far is Ami. He is such a precious little toad and I just think that he is the cutest little guy. He may be mute, but I really appreciate everything he does all the same.
I really related to Oli in many ways. This book really got me thinking that if I was born as an animal, I would still be blind and need glasses. I thought that this was quite a comical problem that Oli had to manage and it felt so relatable despite the fact that I am not a snake. Oli's default setting tends to be panicking and he also really appreciates his alone time, so me and Oli really have a bunch in common.
The themes that touch on climate change and protecting the environment are really heartfelt; you can tell how passionate Little Badger is about these topics. The other world in which Oli lives in is directly affected by the conditions of Earth. The animal populations that are thriving in our world flourish in their world as well, and those that are suffering are likewise mirrored in the otherworld. I feel that this does a great job of showcasing the extreme affect that humans have on animal populations and the natural world. We will always be connected, and we both impact each other immensely.
Overall, "A Snake Falls to Earth" is a fun read with a bit of a slow start. If you are willing to sit through a meandering story with little structured plot line, Oli's adventures really are a jolly good time. The look into Lipan stories and mythology are also a joy and the themes that this book pushes are really important. I've been enjoying my time with Little Badger's books, and I'm sure I'll pursue more of them in the future. I hope that she decides to write a companion to this book, because I really enjoy the world and the characters. Besides, there is a pretty big side story that is left unresolved that could easily fuel an entire novel.