A review by staticdisplay
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
5.0
really enjoyed this! the characters, the world-building, the history, the way the parents stayed involved and were supportive instead of being oblivious and disengaged. I liked the way that magic worked. yes, I agree, the main characters felt much younger (12-14 instead of 17), but it didn't bother me.
I really loved the image of the ocean and the stories of Six-Great. there were some interesting ideas about death and grief; for example, not being able to think about or name the dead. how do you grieve? and, as much as I absolutely love my cats, if I could keep the ghost of my first cat forever, I never would have gotten the next two, and they needed a home. (of course, not everyone has this same gift.) definitely thought-provoking.
I also loved the author's story about the first book she ever wrote and her dad's support. very cute.
this seems like it could be the start of a series...
I really loved the image of the ocean and the stories of Six-Great. there were some interesting ideas about death and grief; for example, not being able to think about or name the dead. how do you grieve? and, as much as I absolutely love my cats, if I could keep the ghost of my first cat forever, I never would have gotten the next two, and they needed a home. (of course, not everyone has this same gift.)
Spoiler
and the end of the story was a nice compromise that addressed exactly this.I also loved the author's story about the first book she ever wrote and her dad's support. very cute.
this seems like it could be the start of a series...