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raeanne's review
4.0
I LOVED this one and will be continuing the series. I did have some problems, minor irritations like wanting her to have less random/luck that seemed really convenient. Beyond that, it's all overwhelmingly positive. I'll come back with more for a review later. Just updating my GR challenge quickly while it's slow at work. :D
nooker's review
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
This one was cool! While it was a single loss apocalypse story, it was one that I hadn't seen done quite like this. It also had two smaller apocalypse happening along side the major one that made things more complicated.
carstensena's review
4.0
Such a cool world, and a great protagonist. Smart, caring, and kick-ass. Excellent choice if you're looking for diversity in your post-apocalyptic reading.
shragoo's review
adventurous
dark
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? No
3.0
not the best writing, super fun to read though, and the Lozen is a fun character
colindac's review
5.0
I loved this book! Wondering how I haven't picked it up before now. Anyone who likes YA speculative fiction will really enjoy. I appreciated the Indigenous cultural inclusion within this genre. I can see this in the hands of many young people, grade 8,9 especially. One quirky repetition of numero, over and over could use some editing out. Fingers crossed it's not in the next one in the series.
pwbalto's review
5.0
Everything about this book is satisfying to me. Including the tiny worry I had at one point that it might turn into some kind of PG-13 Bigfoot porn.
carolined314's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Apache warrior fighting giant gene-mod monsters of her own free will and under duress, hostage situations, would be an amazing movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Violence
Moderate: Colonisation, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Drug abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Torture, and Confinement
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
brandinh's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I love that Bruchac has created this speculative fiction trilogy and weaved Native American history throughout - even though the result is kind of all over the place. Lozen’s story is a mashup of a multitude of genres, resulting in an enjoyable but somewhat disconcerting experience for the reader. This was a fun read, but I didn’t completely connect with Lozen. Hoping she grows on me more as I continue the series.
I love that Bruchac has created this speculative fiction trilogy and weaved Native American history throughout - even though the result is kind of all over the place. Lozen’s story is a mashup of a multitude of genres, resulting in an enjoyable but somewhat disconcerting experience for the reader. This was a fun read, but I didn’t completely connect with Lozen. Hoping she grows on me more as I continue the series.
radicalbradacal's review
1.0
I could not make myself finish this book. I was drawn in by the promise of an awesomely dynamic, diverse, and bad ass YA female character. What I received was stiff, awkward first-person character narration that felt like the author had no idea what he was talking about...even though this is his creation. The book also feels like it's trying to be the next Hunger Games...by replicating the Hunger Games, not by being original within a genre.
Damnit, I was so excited about it.
Damnit, I was so excited about it.