A review by laurengent
Turncoat by Tīhema Baker

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Leveraging a sci fi telling of aliens colonising the earth was a super clever way of building empathy for the Māori experience of colonisation in NZ. A compelling, engaging read.