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The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

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meaghanjohns's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5 stars for this dystopian Ontario read, with a side of hearts warmed and tears shed.

sheilareads_'s review against another edition

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3.0

Last year, I took a YA lit class, providing the perfect opportunity to explore a genre I don't typically engage with. I discovered many wonderful YA books during that time. My goal in 2024 is to read more from the genre. The Marrow Thieves is rich in Indigenous history, making it an excellent source for discussions in classrooms. The book has all the elements of a dystopian YA novel, both positive and negative. Although left with numerous questions, I hope to find answers in the next book.

purplepickle's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

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chelledude's review against another edition

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4.0

Yes, the world could be built a little more clearly, maybe the characters could be more developed, but I almost feel like that was intentional. The author clearly understands how to create rich stories in these characters voices and its the stories they tell that serve as the focal point, and less the plot.

This book really just felt like it was a vessel for presenting some beautiful parts of indigenous people's culture and a reflection of some of the most terrible parts in Indigenous people's history.

Also yay for established LGBT relationships. A breath of fresh air.