thebibliophage's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
3.0
csjucha's review
5.0
This book was amazing! The storytelling and world building were endlessly engaging! I hope there will be more books set in this world where magic, the supernatural, and Ellie’s Lipan Apache culture all come together.
lidri's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
scarletgeranium's review
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? Yes
4.75
katiearcher's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
winchested's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
3.75
apark1186's review
3.0
I enjoyed this novel, it was a different take on a lot of different mythologies... I enjoyed that aspect a lot.
I also like that our teen protagonist didn't just go through a journey, she did it WITH her family and their support, that was cool.
I also like that our teen protagonist didn't just go through a journey, she did it WITH her family and their support, that was cool.
staticdisplay's review
5.0
really enjoyed this! the characters, the world-building, the history, the way the parents stayed involved and were supportive instead of being oblivious and disengaged. I liked the way that magic worked. yes, I agree, the main characters felt much younger (12-14 instead of 17), but it didn't bother me.
I really loved the image of the ocean and the stories of Six-Great. there were some interesting ideas about death and grief; for example, not being able to think about or name the dead. how do you grieve? and, as much as I absolutely love my cats, if I could keep the ghost of my first cat forever, I never would have gotten the next two, and they needed a home. (of course, not everyone has this same gift.) definitely thought-provoking.
I also loved the author's story about the first book she ever wrote and her dad's support. very cute.
this seems like it could be the start of a series...
I really loved the image of the ocean and the stories of Six-Great. there were some interesting ideas about death and grief; for example, not being able to think about or name the dead. how do you grieve? and, as much as I absolutely love my cats, if I could keep the ghost of my first cat forever, I never would have gotten the next two, and they needed a home. (of course, not everyone has this same gift.)
Spoiler
and the end of the story was a nice compromise that addressed exactly this.I also loved the author's story about the first book she ever wrote and her dad's support. very cute.
this seems like it could be the start of a series...