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A review by 2treads
Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I generally like the way Penelope spins a tale and this one was enjoyable. If I had to complain about something it would be that enough of thebstory did not take place beyond the waves of the lake.
The use of actual history and cultural structures is what drew me to this book, to see how they would be used to craft another way of showcasing a Black town that would soon be targeted because of its strategic location and how the people would react.
I loved the feel of this small community that had its own societal hierarchy even though everyone worked together for the success of Awenasa and the inclusion of the orisa who would have come over with the ancestors and how they survived and aided their believers.
The use of actual history and cultural structures is what drew me to this book, to see how they would be used to craft another way of showcasing a Black town that would soon be targeted because of its strategic location and how the people would react.
I loved the feel of this small community that had its own societal hierarchy even though everyone worked together for the success of Awenasa and the inclusion of the orisa who would have come over with the ancestors and how they survived and aided their believers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury