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Motheater by Linda H. Codega
5.0
adventurous emotional mysterious tense 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: Complicated

I have been struggling since January 20 as I’ve watched people I didn’t vote for dismantle and destroy my country. My representatives don’t speak to me or for me. These days, I only get the occasional form letter from one of my three Congressional representatives. Linda H. Codega’s novel, Motheater, was a badly needed balm. The protagonists of this novel, Motheater and Bennie Mattox, go up against an implacable mining company and a murderous curse. I really needed a story about a powerful, protective witch, fighting an enemy that would feel unbeatable in real life...

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