A review by gabicreads
The Canopy Keepers by Veronica G. Henry

3.0

Original review at Gabic Reads.

https://gabicreads.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-canopy-keepers-scorched-earth-1-by.html

 

I love the National Park setting. This book takes place mostly in the future where humans have surpassed the turning point for climate change. Forest fires are becoming more frequent, the oceans are encroaching, animals are becoming extinct. Syrah is a wildfire firefighter just starting her dream job as Chief of the Sequoia National Park Firefighters. Her journey and struggles were interesting to be apart of. It seems no matter what she chooses she is constantly pulled in a different direction by her family.

Another fantasy that I love the concept of that just fell short in some places. This book moved too fast and too slow all at the same time. Sometimes it felt like we were missing key information about interactions and relationships between the characters. And the "romance" felt very forced and strange. I am also still confused about the magic system. But I'm hoping some of this will get better with the sequel! I also wanted more of the firefighting than we got, but that was more of a preference.

At the same time a comment on climate change, racism, and sexism, The Canopy Keepers is an interesting fantasy series starter that any National Park enthusiast will like.