Reviews

Cazadora by Romina Garber

hannahhbic's review against another edition

4.0

Boy howdy, this book is a LOT. It's about trying to carve out a space for yourself in two worlds where you don't fit neatly within the lines of established roles. And it's not easy, and sometimes it's not pleasant. The feeling of suspense and dread follows us, and Manu, throughout this duology but especially in this book.

Spoiler

The ending completely destroyed me and it's also why I docked a star off. But, maybe I'm also being unrealistic. Manu's story was never meant to end well.

All in all, this duology is absolutely 100% worth reading/listening to. Sol Madriaga is a rock star narrator and I hope to hear more from her.


Thank you to NetGalley for a preview audiobook copy in exchange for an honest review.

bbqish's review

Read like a different book than the first

mbsingleton's review

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

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

5.0

roseleaf24's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

This is the second book in a duology, but it does not resolve. The ending feels like there's a book 3, but there are not currently plans for one. I felt unsatisfied throughout the book. Manu is on her own. The book is gripping and engaging, but it's a string of Manu telling people she trusts what she wants, being ignored while a plan is made around her, plan going wrong, Manu doing what she feels is right, new problem coming up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Deportation, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Abandonment, Xenophobia, Confinement, Racism, and Sexual content

rainbowbookworm's review

2.0

I loved the first one so much, but this just one focuses too much on the romance.

marieintheraw's review against another edition

4.0

This was super creative and I can't wait for book three. Although, I will admit, I was hoping for just a duology for this one.

I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.

louielouie24's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

5.0

heated_dragon's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

gabalodon's review against another edition

5.0

The beginning picks felt a little unsteady while pieces got rearranged to set the stage for the events in this book, but once it was off and running, it was just as exciting and impactful as the first book. The high stakes continue, there are some crushing losses and devastating choices and sacrifices. Definitely too much like the real world to be anywhere near escapism, with an ending to match, but such an important read with an overall message of hope and resilience.

acanthae's review

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

2.5

YA series about revolutions never know how to end, and this ending was a mess. I guess it's a realistic ending, but it just doesn't... work