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A review by mcbrantley
Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen
3.0
3.5/5
A very unique book with an engaging main character that you don't often see represented in this genre. Loved the diversity of sexuality, gender, and race. The language feels correct for the time and the vast majority of the book is well done. I absolutely loved the fusion of western and fantasy and will definitely pick up the next book in the series. It's description of life on the ranch and on the trail was lovingly crafted, and I really was a fan of pretty much every character, though some clearly have some depth waiting to be flushed out in future entries.
Why 3.5 instead of 4?
The entire werewolf scene didn't feel in line with the rest of the book, however, and I thought it was a bit hackneyed compared to the rest of Nettie's gender journey. Some scenes jump too far between one another or just don't land correctly, and the actual ending battle is entirely too short and felt rushed compared to the description of other events in the book.
A very unique book with an engaging main character that you don't often see represented in this genre. Loved the diversity of sexuality, gender, and race. The language feels correct for the time and the vast majority of the book is well done. I absolutely loved the fusion of western and fantasy and will definitely pick up the next book in the series. It's description of life on the ranch and on the trail was lovingly crafted, and I really was a fan of pretty much every character, though some clearly have some depth waiting to be flushed out in future entries.
Why 3.5 instead of 4?
The entire werewolf scene didn't feel in line with the rest of the book, however, and I thought it was a bit hackneyed compared to the rest of Nettie's gender journey. Some scenes jump too far between one another or just don't land correctly, and the actual ending battle is entirely too short and felt rushed compared to the description of other events in the book.