emma_srak's review
3.0
Hum... where to start? First, I liked the concept of the "White Buffalo" and that itself was something fresh and new to the paranormal ya genre. Second, I loved the spirit guide. Mateo was a very good character and I really liked how he became more "alive" the more she needed him. Third, the ink. To carry all the pain and tears of your people. Just WOW! Forth, Winona I didn't see what was evolving with this character and it really took me by surprise.
Now the not so good parts for me. I didn't much care for Sparrow, maybe it was a personality thing or the inability to make up her mind about the ink, Mateo, Layne or just life, I don't know but she wasn't my favorite. Then my copy of the book was very hard to follow, sentences were cut and that made it very hard to follow in some parts. Also it's much to short I wish we had another 100 pages or so, give me more! Please! And the ending was very much a teaser, I hope there is another book in the making. I'd love to see what happens with these 3 not to mention if she ultimately decides to return to her reservation. Also I'd love to know if Layne's tattoo had any meaning, does he have anything to do with her future?
I give this book a solid 3.5 stars.
Now the not so good parts for me. I didn't much care for Sparrow, maybe it was a personality thing or the inability to make up her mind about the ink, Mateo, Layne or just life, I don't know but she wasn't my favorite. Then my copy of the book was very hard to follow, sentences were cut and that made it very hard to follow in some parts. Also it's much to short I wish we had another 100 pages or so, give me more! Please! And the ending was very much a teaser, I hope there is another book in the making. I'd love to see what happens with these 3 not to mention if she ultimately decides to return to her reservation. Also I'd love to know if Layne's tattoo had any meaning, does he have anything to do with her future?
I give this book a solid 3.5 stars.
winter_pixie's review
5.0
Powerful tale of strength
This story sucked me in so quickly and held me fast. I identify with Sparrow in a few ways, and my heart ached with her. Very well written,there was so much packed into this short story. My only complaint is that I want to know what happens to her next.
This story sucked me in so quickly and held me fast. I identify with Sparrow in a few ways, and my heart ached with her. Very well written,there was so much packed into this short story. My only complaint is that I want to know what happens to her next.
dashichka's review
2.0
This might actually be my shortest review yet. There’s not much to say. I don’t even know where to begin. This book is only 75 pages long. The build up was good. Sparrow’s mother dies in front of her in a car crash with the parting words of “It’s a good day to die”, so she’s left to live with her aunt. In her sadness and guilt she starts cutting herself, and becomes haunted with voices in her head.
To get to the “point” the book kind of jumps around. Its disorienting and hard to focus on the characters or the story. I couldn’t really connect to anyone, or really get into the story as a whole. You wouldn’t think that a 75 page book would have room for a love triangle, but you’d be wrong. Oh joy. Additionally, I thought the ending was very anti-climatic. It just kind of ends. I guess I kind of missed the point of the story as a whole. Its another case of it would have been better if it was a lot longer. But being what it was, the book’s redeeming quality was the fact that it was a short and easy read. Recommended if you want something fast and easy to read in short amount of time.
To get to the “point” the book kind of jumps around. Its disorienting and hard to focus on the characters or the story. I couldn’t really connect to anyone, or really get into the story as a whole. You wouldn’t think that a 75 page book would have room for a love triangle, but you’d be wrong. Oh joy. Additionally, I thought the ending was very anti-climatic. It just kind of ends. I guess I kind of missed the point of the story as a whole. Its another case of it would have been better if it was a lot longer. But being what it was, the book’s redeeming quality was the fact that it was a short and easy read. Recommended if you want something fast and easy to read in short amount of time.
lifeandliterature's review
5.0
Let me start by saying how much I LOVED this novella!! As soon as I saw the cover I knew that I had to read it. I'm such a sucker for a pretty cover and this one is gorgeous!!
I hadn't read anything quite like this before. It was really well written and drew me in right from the start.
I don't want to give too much away because you all need to go and read this, but I really loved how the relationships between 'Sparrow', her boyfriend Layne and her guide Mateo developed as Sparrow faced and dealt with her issues. They were never fighting over her. Their concern was purely for her well being and how to help her.
The excitement level built to a really great point in the book and I'm sure you will all love it as much as I did.
I hadn't read anything quite like this before. It was really well written and drew me in right from the start.
I don't want to give too much away because you all need to go and read this, but I really loved how the relationships between 'Sparrow', her boyfriend Layne and her guide Mateo developed as Sparrow faced and dealt with her issues. They were never fighting over her. Their concern was purely for her well being and how to help her.
The excitement level built to a really great point in the book and I'm sure you will all love it as much as I did.
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