What I read this Weekend

5 Stars

Simon and Schuster

Get it here, April 14th release

This new world views humans as an invasive species, but is the flora really our enemy?

An amazing future dystopian middle-grade adventure with great character development. It follows a child carrying so much knowledge she is afraid to speak, moving from silence and submission to rebellion, action, and bravery on behalf of humankind.

​I loved the little sidekick and also the Catalog. He is the best, always speaking in super fun, well-known quotes from history, pop culture, and more. Hearing him say, 'I tell you what I want, what I really, really want' made me instantly smile. I listened to the audiobook on NetGalley, and it is amazing. I will definitely grab a physical copy when possible because the cover is so beautiful. I want to display it on my wall like a painting.

Finally finished the second volume of the Warring Gods.

I like this series a lot, being a fan of 100 Years of Solitude and Isabel Allende. It's a long, slow burn one, and the rhythm is adequate to the story because this is not just fighting for one life's goal, but for liberation. There are lessons to learn, betrayals, mistakes, subjugation, and fighting back. The half-human, half-animal people and the magic add to the politics and social issues, adding a magic realism and very vivid scenes to the plot. I took my time with this one, returning to it whenever I felt I needed to get lost in the Latino lore.

P.S. What I love about strong female characters is that they always have a motherhood or sisterhood strong side that usually isn't described in male lead novels. (Plus sapphic love)