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betterthanitsseams's review
informative
sad
fast-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
4.0
readmoreyall's review against another edition
4.0
I didn’t read the first volume so I looked up a little background. Based on that, I think this is a great text exploring Métis history and the life of a young indigenous girl fitting in at school. Beautiful artwork.
sunshine169's review against another edition
4.0
A solitary teenage girl travels into the past to witness a turbulent time on the prairies.
Echo Desjardins is adjusting to her new home, finding friends, and learning about Métis history. She just can’t stop slipping back and forth in time. One ordinary afternoon in class, Echo finds herself transported to the banks of the Red River in the summer of 1869. All is not well in the territory as Canadian surveyors have arrived to change the face of territory, and Métis families, who have lived there for generations, are losing access to their land. As the Resistance takes hold, Echo fears for her friends and the future of her people in the Red River Valley.
Once again I am left with wondering what happens next. This second volume in the series is definitely meatier than the first which introduces you to Echo and her special gift. This is my first foray into learning about Métis history. I do enjoy the additional information that each volume adds at the end. I was happy to see Echo break into a smile and become a bit more involved in school despite missing her mother and struggling with her sadness for her ancestors.
**This graphic novel was provided to me through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I would recommend this series.
Echo Desjardins is adjusting to her new home, finding friends, and learning about Métis history. She just can’t stop slipping back and forth in time. One ordinary afternoon in class, Echo finds herself transported to the banks of the Red River in the summer of 1869. All is not well in the territory as Canadian surveyors have arrived to change the face of territory, and Métis families, who have lived there for generations, are losing access to their land. As the Resistance takes hold, Echo fears for her friends and the future of her people in the Red River Valley.
Once again I am left with wondering what happens next. This second volume in the series is definitely meatier than the first which introduces you to Echo and her special gift. This is my first foray into learning about Métis history. I do enjoy the additional information that each volume adds at the end. I was happy to see Echo break into a smile and become a bit more involved in school despite missing her mother and struggling with her sadness for her ancestors.
**This graphic novel was provided to me through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I would recommend this series.
kawooreads's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
amarieads's review
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
gremlinpride's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
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? No
5.0
3smallsalsmum's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
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? No
4.25
Few words, big feelings.
libeerian's review
2.0
Better than the first volume, but still doesn't give enough info about the characters and not enough context for the history.
selinayoung's review
5.0
More great illustrating. Excellent historical references throughout plus info at the end of the graphic novel. Loved the combo/connection of current and past on the story telling.