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A review by llmacrae
To Dream and Die as a Taniwha Girl by Benedict Patrick
5.0
Another fantastic book in the Yarnsworld series! It felt like a direct sequel to Where The Waters Turn Black (although every book in the Yarnsworld is a standalone), it was lovely to return to Kaimana and her Taniwha.
This book went in some unexpected ways, keeping my interest throughout. My heart was pulled several times and I let out audible gasps at various points within both the main story and the folk tales that sandwich the chapters (again, this is one of my favourite elements of the Yarnsworld books)
The crescent atoll is a fantastic part of the series, and it’s lovely to have some more water-based fantasy story, where the environment (which is still filled with gods) is such an important part of the world. It’s pretty much a character all on its own.
This story really delves into the lore of the atoll, of gods, and the people who worship them. Consequences have always played a significant role in the Yarnsworld books (something I absolutely adore), and this this book is no different. The idea of ascending to godhood is a major part of the story, and it’s not always wanted, nor a clear path.
Freedom is an incredibly important theme of this story, because it’s important to Kaimana. The greed of people and their petty squabbles is also showcased in a very real way. Just because it’s a fantasy story with magic, gods, and monsters, it doesn’t make it any less relatable.
Everyone wants to be free to make their own choices, to change the world, and to do good.
As with the previous books, Patrick’s writing is outstanding, with vivid detail, excellent dialogue, and so much intrigue that it’s difficult to put the books down. Whether it’s driving emotion, an exciting action sequence, or describing some new kind of magic, the writing is immersive and a joy to read.
I listened to the audio, and again, Derek did a stellar job of bringing the atoll to life.
All in all, another fabulous addition to the Yarnsworld books!
This book went in some unexpected ways, keeping my interest throughout. My heart was pulled several times and I let out audible gasps at various points within both the main story and the folk tales that sandwich the chapters (again, this is one of my favourite elements of the Yarnsworld books)
The crescent atoll is a fantastic part of the series, and it’s lovely to have some more water-based fantasy story, where the environment (which is still filled with gods) is such an important part of the world. It’s pretty much a character all on its own.
This story really delves into the lore of the atoll, of gods, and the people who worship them. Consequences have always played a significant role in the Yarnsworld books (something I absolutely adore), and this this book is no different. The idea of ascending to godhood is a major part of the story, and it’s not always wanted, nor a clear path.
Freedom is an incredibly important theme of this story, because it’s important to Kaimana. The greed of people and their petty squabbles is also showcased in a very real way. Just because it’s a fantasy story with magic, gods, and monsters, it doesn’t make it any less relatable.
Everyone wants to be free to make their own choices, to change the world, and to do good.
As with the previous books, Patrick’s writing is outstanding, with vivid detail, excellent dialogue, and so much intrigue that it’s difficult to put the books down. Whether it’s driving emotion, an exciting action sequence, or describing some new kind of magic, the writing is immersive and a joy to read.
I listened to the audio, and again, Derek did a stellar job of bringing the atoll to life.
All in all, another fabulous addition to the Yarnsworld books!