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swimreadrepeat's review against another edition
5.0
This is your next read. Young love, mystery, adventure and masterful weaving in of tradition beliefs and language of indigenous peoples makes this book a must read. The ending was masterful.
smittybooks2630's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
fudgeelizabeth9's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
meaghan17's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
claudvandamn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, Gun violence, Drug abuse, and Racism
galax's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Wow. It's been a while since I finished a book at all. I bought this in January on a whim because I wanted something to read while at cafes. But, life is what it is and after a few chapters I left it on my shelf. It ended up just sitting for a while, cursed like most of the unread books on my shelf. But it being the only actual book I had while I was away from home, I got back to it, and I'm so glad I did.
I have never had my jaw drop so consistently while reading a book. You think you know what's going on, might think 'oh, I've seen this before, I know what's gonna happen', only to then be completely dumbfounded three pages later.
I'm not a crier when it comes to books, but this seems to be the exception. It shocked me a bit how much small things made me tear up. The main character is wonderful. Everything is felt with Daunis as she experiences it, I felt genuinely connected to her. She feels real, and leaving this book is like leaving a friend.
The book is filled with culture which is absolutely beautiful, and not once did I feel like I was missing out on something. Everything is explained to the reader in a completely natural way.
If you're thinking of reading this, or if you're like me and the pages felt a little slow in the beginning, please keep reading. This book has made me want to read again. It's incredibly worth it.
I have never had my jaw drop so consistently while reading a book. You think you know what's going on, might think 'oh, I've seen this before, I know what's gonna happen', only to then be completely dumbfounded three pages later.
I'm not a crier when it comes to books, but this seems to be the exception. It shocked me a bit how much small things made me tear up. The main character is wonderful. Everything is felt with Daunis as she experiences it, I felt genuinely connected to her. She feels real, and leaving this book is like leaving a friend.
The book is filled with culture which is absolutely beautiful, and not once did I feel like I was missing out on something. Everything is explained to the reader in a completely natural way.
If you're thinking of reading this, or if you're like me and the pages felt a little slow in the beginning, please keep reading. This book has made me want to read again. It's incredibly worth it.
birdinflight1's review against another edition
5.0
This book was very good.
I love reading books by Native authors, and I thought this one was especially well done in how it addressed current native issues including drug abuse and violence against women.
I love reading books by Native authors, and I thought this one was especially well done in how it addressed current native issues including drug abuse and violence against women.
librarian_barbie's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Slow getting into it, but the exposition was absolutely worth it. Since I'm not familiar with Indigenous cultures, having all those details including made for a much richer and impactful experience.
jeanstromberg's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.5
fletcher146's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Addiction