Reviews with content warning for Medical content - Elatsoe

As someone who doesn't read a lot of murder mysteries, I can get frustrated when they take too long to reveal information. This book had really solid pacing that kept me engaged the whole time — doubly impressive for a debut novel!

Content Warnings

chronicacademia's review against another edition

Go to review page

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

nia_readsalot's review

Go to review page

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Content Warnings

nila's review

Go to review page

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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

4.25

I started this book in May 2022. I had such high hopes for this, based on @booksandlala's and so many other people's positive reviews. I DRAGGED myself through the first 100 pages, and thought I it wasn't for me, and that I should've known better because I rarely enjoy masgical realism... I put the book down and didn't pick it up again before yesterday (Jan 3rd). I've finished the rest in about 3 hours, I cannot believe it. This is the only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars, because I can't remember if it was a slow beginning or if I just picked up the book at the wrong time. Definitely rereading this, and hoping it'll be a 5 star read! 🌟🌟

Content Warnings

jjjreads's review

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious 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

4.5

Content Warnings

talonsontypewriters's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous hopeful 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

3.25

Content Warnings

bookwormbi's review

Go to review page

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

slow start but definitely worth it in the end!!!

Content Warnings

laurenleigh's review

Go to review page

adventurous dark mysterious medium-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

This novel takes place in a slightly off center version of the US where there’s a little magic, but still a whole lot of bullshit. I love all kinds of magical realism, but I find it especially interesting when it’s subtle like this. Our main character Elatsoe can bring animals back to life in ghost form, and some of her friends have some powers too. She has a dream the night her cousin dies, in which he tells her he was murdered. In a refreshing take, her parents and friends fully believe her, and help her find the truth. My only small issue was that I had trouble following the narrative structure. There were often side stories woven in, and the shifts between main plot and backstory were not always clear to me, especially in audio. Regardlesss, this was a great read with excellent representation!

Content Warnings

More...