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A review by electricjuicebox
Hunting by Stars by Cherie Dimaline
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? No
3.75
I didn't enjoy this book as thoroughly as I did The Marrow Thieves, and it took me more than half the book to really become immersed in the story, but I ended up really enjoying it and would recommend it overall.
I thought this book does a good job of balancing YA content (adolescent crushes, family ties vs. differences) with a dark and challenging premise. The author spends some time at the beginning of the book reintroducing us to the characters and providing a brief overview of the plot of the first novel, but I would highly recommend starting there since the story continues almost immediately where The Marrow Thieves leaves off. I enjoyed the varied perspectives in this book, and also liked how Dimaline included different indigenous groups among the main characters. This book has some very dark parts, which is to be expected given the subject matter, but also maintains a strong thread of hope and resistance throughout the story.
I thought this book does a good job of balancing YA content (adolescent crushes, family ties vs. differences) with a dark and challenging premise. The author spends some time at the beginning of the book reintroducing us to the characters and providing a brief overview of the plot of the first novel, but I would highly recommend starting there since the story continues almost immediately where The Marrow Thieves leaves off. I enjoyed the varied perspectives in this book, and also liked how Dimaline included different indigenous groups among the main characters. This book has some very dark parts, which is to be expected given the subject matter, but also maintains a strong thread of hope and resistance throughout the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Torture