A review by thenovelmaura
A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger

adventurous 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? No

5.0

This was a highly anticipated read for me because I loved Elatsoe, and Little Badger did not disappoint with this one! The world she described the world (two worlds, to be more precise) was so captivating that you can almost believe we all live there. As always, the Lipan Apache mythology was so fascinating to me and I loved the asexual representation in the main character. Just like in Elatsoe, family played a central role here, but there's an additional theme of climate change and coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster.

Both Nina and Oli were such engaging characters on their own that I couldn't wait for them to meet later on in the story. And when the full cast started working towards a common cause, it was so fun to experience their journey. I would love to read another book of their adventures; I'm envisioning a set of fables about Oli finding his family and the coyote sisters living their best lives. I don't know if Little Badger is envisioning a spin-off to this book but I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
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