Wow. Where do I even begin? The highly anticipated sequel/prequel to Stolen Tongues has not only delivered; it has exceeded my wildest expectations. I've been waiting to read this book for months, and it was definitely worth the wait. Felix's growth as an author is so evident throughout the book, and you can see how much time, work, and research he put into his story. 

Onwé Lopez's life on the reservation on Pale Peak has been full of hardship and grief since he was a young boy. After losing his childhood best friend and then his father at such a young age, he falls into a downward spiral that holds influence over him into adulthood. When he witnesses a plane crash over the mountains, he becomes tangled in events that seem more myth than real life. Can Onwé discover the mystery of The Church Beneath The Roots before he loses everything he holds dear? 
  
 This book is vastly different from Stolen Tongues, in my opinion, and I think a lot of people were disappointed by that fact. The Church Beneath The Roots is such an elaborate and intricate story compared to the in-your-face, spine tingling horror in Stolen Tongues. I loved the detailed world and character building, and Onwé might be one of my favorite main characters ever. The horror in this book was more subtle, but still eerie and terrifying enough to give me chills (and tears) many times throughout the book. 
  
 Native American history and culture are the centerpiece of this story, which felt very well written to me. You can definitely tell he did detailed research and knows his stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Onwé, his people, and their history, and I'm crossing my fingers for a third installment of this series. 👀
  
 Felix will always be an auto-buy for me since he consistently ups his game with every new book. I can't wait for my physical copy to get here to add to my collection!! 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺 (That's 5 Numi's as my rating)