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anna220310's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.5
A wonderful young YA / upper middle grade novel that can be enjoyed by all age groups! While I was reading I thought about how well you could even retell parts of the story to young children as bedtime stories. It's refreshing and healing to read about teenagers who are as adventurous as they are careful, and whose family joins in on the adventure without asking questions or taking over the lead. If you're looking for a story about friendship, daring, myths, the environment and discovering family history, all in a very natural and accessible way, look no further!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Gun violence
readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Drowning, neglect, hurricane, animal attack, tornado.turtlebrainlibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
calamitywindpetal's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Death, Racism, and Grief
dracovulpini's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Death
Minor: Cursing
ruthmoog's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
This is written in dual perspective, which I didn't enjoy at first, so it was a slow starter for me, but as the stories started to come together it wasn't as jarring to shift perspective.
The origin and mythology of the stories the book is based on were unknown to me, and I liked learning a little about the spirit realm and it's spirits.
There is a theme of speaking to elders, or rather listening respectfully to them throughout - and in all cases in the story the elders are worthy of that respect.
The descriptions of the characters physical traits were lovely and tactile. Nina's use of social media was clever also, and felt realistic.
Why she didn't read the contract though, SO FRUSTRATING!!
The origin and mythology of the stories the book is based on were unknown to me, and I liked learning a little about the spirit realm and it's spirits.
There is a theme of speaking to elders, or rather listening respectfully to them throughout - and in all cases in the story the elders are worthy of that respect.
The descriptions of the characters physical traits were lovely and tactile. Nina's use of social media was clever also, and felt realistic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Gun violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death and Colonisation
Minor: Animal death and Mass/school shootings
Species extinction threat, extreme weather, legal stress, wild animal attackchertychair's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I really enjoyed this book. My only complaint is that the chapters in Nina's perspective have a very "creative writing class" vibe, with unnecessary detail that a professor would push for but as a reader I really don't need to know. I lived for the Cottonmouth chapters though.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Blood
jessthanthree's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Blood
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Violence
clhtdr's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death