A review by landofkait
A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger

adventurous emotional funny inspiring medium-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? Yes

4.5

First of all: buddy reads are great. Second all: Darcie Little Badger is now officially an auto-author for me.

I loved Elatsoe so much that when an opportunity to read A Snake Falls to Earth came up, I felt very confident that I would really like this book. And I was right. Little Badger has a unique voice that cuts leaps off the page and captures your attention immediately. Her ability to create unique characters in unique situations feels unmatched as I look at other books I have read. She is a master at story craft. She also has a perspective not often found in fiction and she leans heavily into the oral tradition of Indigenous culture in a way that pulls the reader right in.

I loved the way Nina and Oli interact and their individual paths. The Reflecting World is rich—as is the world Nina’s. I think that Nina really came into herself and her growth was earned and celebrated. I left with a few loose ends but still felt very satisfied at the end and am definitely looking forward to Little Badger’s next story.