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A review by theaceofpages
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-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
3.75
I have mixed views on this one. I did enjoy it but I was hoping for me, possibly because I'd built it up a bit in my head since I've been aware of this one for a while. While I did love some aspects (like the cultural aspects and the illustrations) I think my main issue is that the characters and writing style often feel younger than they feel like they should be. An interesting premise but I do think it would have been improved with an extra round of editing and a more decisive decision with regards to target and character ages.
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Racism, and Car accident