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mariebrunelm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Elatsoe, known as Ellie, is a fierce advocate for life in all its forms. Her best friend Kirby is the ghost of her dog, whom she can summon in a heartbeat. Her ties with the underworld had been limited to play time, but when oen day Kirby howls with anguish and Ellie's cousin is found dead on the other side of Texas, Ellie is determined to do everything in her power to bring justice to him.
This YA urban fantasy adventure is super lovely despite the dark themes it tackles. It came with a lot of hype for me, but its reputation was totally deserved and I loved following Ellie and Kirby on their quest. This edition has stunning chapter headings illustrated by Rovina Cai, and has deckled edges (if that's how you say it), which means that the paper is extra soft under your fingers.
Rep: brown, asexual Lipan Apache MC.
Graphic: Racism, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Death and Colonisation
Minor: Animal death and Violence
ashylibrarian's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
- I love how this world is one where ghosts and the supernatural and fully integrated and accepted as an everyday thing
- Ellie is a strong female main character that embraces her powers and is not afraid to explore the limits of her capabilities
- I appreciated the casualness of Ellie's identity as asexual. It was there but not a crucial part of the plot. That was cool.
- Darcie Little Badger did a beautiful job of integrating in Native American history and culture into this fantasy story. I also appreciate them representing the oppressions of Native peoples that is still occurring today. Often times it seems people forget that Indigenous voices, land, and culture are still being oppressed today.
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Racism, Grief, Car accident, and Murder
mpbookreviews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Death, Racism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
sunnydale's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Police brutality, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Alcohol, and War
Ellie has experienced racism, but she does not describe previous experiences in detail. Subjects like violence and danger are appropriate to a middle grade novel. Death and grief are discussed at length.ticktock's review against another edition
- 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? No
2.25
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
jjjreads's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Racism, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
lanid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Murder, and Colonisation
galexy_brain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, Genocide, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Classism
kylieqrada's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Animal death, Racism, and Murder
rmperash's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail