A review by sashahc
Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

“The Moon of the Crusted Snow” and “The Moon of the Turning Leaves” by Waubgeshig Rice are a post-apocalyptic duology set in an Anishanaabek reserve in what is now Canada.  It focuses on a young family and their community trying to survive and keep hope after the lights go out. As with many in the genre, the #book s are about the worst and best of people.  They are engrossing, intimate, dark, but ultimately hopeful.