A review by ericageorge91
Lobizona by Romina Garber

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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

4.25

I felt so full while reading this book. I immediately loved the writing. Often, Garber does a phenomenal job of showing and not telling with the readers. That’s something I really value in books and I don’t find as often as I would like in YA stories. This is an Argentinian story about a magical world of witches and werewolves. Garber deftly weaves and grounds these supernatural elements with social issues that we see today. I found this story really well-paced. I was never bored. 

I also want to take a moment to commend the world-building in this story. I’m not one for setting or the outdoors for that matter. When I envision characters, they are always acting in the barest of backgrounds. That being said, I cannot emphasize enough how breathtaking El Laberinto sounds. I don’t want to spoil too much because I think that you should experience that magical place yourself. I will say that I have not felt that awe-inspired by a magical place in years. It felt so immersive. Garber, I—🧎🏾‍♀️ 

I also want to say, that for conflicted and former HP fans, there are a few references in this book. If you are full on anti-HP, I would say try the story anyway. I found echoes of that story in this one that made me feel so nostalgic, but in a story written by someone that I can happily support. Based on the premise of this book and the sex/gender discussions so far, I feel as if this author will not lead you astray. I’m very hopeful, at least!

Rep: Latinx, sapphic officially. There’s not explicit confirmation but I feel as if there’s incoming achillean and/or trans rep coming. I know it’s not much but I feel like the main character’s storyline has good discussion about existing outside of the sex/gender binary that might resonate with trans readers
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