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wends_nblw's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I will say. I went into this blind, and was expecting something a lot more compelling.
This book is okay; it's fine. Nothing I would rave about, but something I would casually recommend.
I'm not sure if it's just me, but this felt like a middle school read rather than young adult? I don't know why, but I keep imagining the MC as like.. 12-14 years old. (Actually, I think this book could've been better if it had been a MG haha!)
I was a huge fan of the concept, but not the plot. I don't care about vampires or cults or anything else. I wanted so bad to read more about Elatsoe's gift and the Lipan Apaches. I found it so much more interesting than the murder mystery that was happening in the foreground.
However, I'm always rooting for representation as an asexual native myself LOL !
Would def recommend to a younger audience. Nice little murder mystery with fantasy elements.
This book is okay; it's fine. Nothing I would rave about, but something I would casually recommend.
I'm not sure if it's just me, but this felt like a middle school read rather than young adult? I don't know why, but I keep imagining the MC as like.. 12-14 years old. (Actually, I think this book could've been better if it had been a MG haha!)
I was a huge fan of the concept, but not the plot. I don't care about vampires or cults or anything else. I wanted so bad to read more about Elatsoe's gift and the Lipan Apaches. I found it so much more interesting than the murder mystery that was happening in the foreground.
However, I'm always rooting for representation as an asexual native myself LOL !
Would def recommend to a younger audience. Nice little murder mystery with fantasy elements.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Gun violence, Racism, and Colonisation
Minor: Genocide and Kidnapping
razzberry_pi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Amazing story weaving mystery, ghosts, animals, and magic into a world of ancestral traditions of magic. Shows the use of magic for both good and evil and how it could be used to mirror inequalities that exist in our world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Car accident, and Colonisation
Moderate: Animal death, Violence, and Grief
throwback682's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A murder mystery + ghosts and wizards, with a Lipan Apache protagonist who is canon asexual (and I suspect aromantic) and a boy cheerleader sidekick who is shown having both a(n ex) girlfriend, and a YouTube channel where he teaches tumbling and dance moves.
There are also passing references to other queer characters that feel normalizing, not tokenizing. (One of the characters, whose life has been irreparably altered, ends the book by moving in with friends - a married couple of women.)
The first half of the book is much slower, the second half is much more action packed. If you’re struggling with the slower start, I’d encourage you to hang in there.
This book blends together a little bit of everything. The good guys: an indigenous girl with a strong talent for ancestral magic, a fae boy who travels through fairy rings and his psychic aunt, a vampire who is disliked by his future in-laws, a ghost dog, and a ghost mammoth, among others. The bad guys? A rich “miracle working” doctor (actually an evil wizard), an indigenous vampire, colonizers, and… Teddy Roosevelt?! I love it.
I feel like I could ramble on about this book forever. It has so much good stuff about it and it was exciting and enjoyable. I would especially recommend for young girls (who are old enough for monsters and violence). Ellie is a great role model.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Cancer, Sexual violence, and Terminal illness
vercopaanir's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Amazing world-building and a really neat story! The ending felt a little rushed and there were a couple plot holes in the last 100 or so pages that didn’t seem to get answered/resolved, but overall really good writing and a unique story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Racism, Car accident, Murder, and Colonisation
Moderate: Hate crime, Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Cursing and Injury/Injury detail
The racism in this book is experienced by the main character and her ancestors and called out by the main character. It’s not a racist book, it’s simply sharing the lived experience of Native Americans in an urban fantasy setting.vanesst's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Racism, Grief, Car accident, Murder, and Colonisation
Minor: Animal death, Blood, and Alcohol
chronicacademia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Murder, and Colonisation
Minor: Animal death
mals_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death and Colonisation
katharina90's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The characters are adorable and the worldbuilding is really fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Racism, Grief, and Colonisation
daryn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death and Murder
Minor: Colonisation
mariebrunelm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? No
This is such a sweet, sweet story. Not without its darkness, but filled with a lot of light and served by a gorgeous edition.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Death and Colonisation
Minor: Animal death and Violence