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Beautifully written and engaging throughout! Some aspects of the plot did not feel fully explained to me but I was happy to be along for Maggie’s journey and learn more about Navajo culture and this specific Sixth World that the author has created. I hope to pick up the next book at some point!

weisgirl97's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-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

4.25

melissa_bookworm's review against another edition

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4.0

Thoroughly enjoyed this urban fantasy. It has a little bit of post-apocalyptic setting, there is a lot of references to The Big Water which was a flood that was a catastrophic event. The main character, Maggie, has clan powers (native american) due to an attack on her as a teenager. She uses these to hunt monsters. The relationships were well written & the tension builds in a natural way. The ending left me wanting more.

For fans of Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson & Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels.

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3.0

The mythology of the Sixth World is the big draw here. It is absolutely fascinating. This is a pretty dark and graphic book, and thus won't be for everyone. But it's worth it to experience the world that Roanhorse has built. Dinétah is a place that I look forward to spending more time in.

jollygreenreader's review against another edition

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The world was interesting. I tried reading this at the same time as another book and was into that book more. Will try this one again.

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4.0

Long ago, I got hooked on Tony Hillerman's Navajo detective series.
If that was wine, this is brandy.

Good plot, credible action (given the things that you just have to accept as Author's Privilege and Canon Myth), sassy character.

Kai is perhaps too much of the hunky frenemy, a character who turns up in too many books.

Coyote reminds us that the jolly Trickster can be vicious and amoral in ways that go far beyond our understanding. I was a tad surprised at his part in the ending, but I think we all know not to take THAT at face value.

Did Maggie REALLY not figure out Kai's second clan talent? Because Roanhorse sure filled the book with "HEY! LOOK HERE! THIS IS KAI's OTHER TALENT!'

On the other hand, were we supposed to figure out what Maggie is expecting next re Kai? Not to worry, I was going to get the second book anyway.

jsandy's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

4.0

plush86's review against another edition

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adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

5.0

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