Litsy

so-so

Mmmmmeh. I didn't want this to be meh, but that is my overall impression. Maybe if I was in the target demographic, teens, I would have felt more invested. Too much high school drama. I've been a fan of limited colour palettes before, but this one left me cold. Didn't feel any particular way about the art style either. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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coffees

Teen Titans: Raven | Kami Garcia

so-so

I remember being so DEVASTED when I got rejected for one of these books on Netgalley but NGL, it wasn't that good?? Maybe it gets better but the art here, esp when the characters powers are involved, feel very unmagical. I'm also confused if this is related to teen titans or its own thing. Makes me want to watch TTs!! And the black magic/calling of the ancestors reminded me of Legendborn, which I love. An underwhelming read but continuing

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Robotswithpersonality

Son of a Trickster | Eden Robinson

so-so

Not for me. Great writing, compelling set up for a trilogy. It didn't drag, it took the time it needed to get the reader acquainted with who and where the main character is in their life, before starting to hint at what that main character is, who they could be. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? I have no doubt that the situations described reflect troubled home lives in reality, and the complexity of the situation, still having love for people who don't treat you well, and may therefore act as a balm to those who are healing/can relate or a trigger for empathy among those lucky enough not to experience such first hand, but I have a limit when it comes to encountering this kind of darkness in fiction, and I am not willing to sign myself up for two more books in the same vein. 6mo

Robotswithpersonality 3/3 I appreciate being able to read own voices' indigenous characters, rep that is multifaceted in the people presented and how they relate to problems both within their culture and community and how they manage conflict with forces outside it. I might try something else from this author, after a break.
⚠️animal death, dimentia/Alzheimer's, child abuse, underage everything, addiction, racism, suicide attempt 6mo

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Robotswithpersonality

Son of a Trickster | Eden Robinson

Sage advice from bird friend. 🐦‍⬛

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Zephsomething

Son of a Trickster | Eden Robinson

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It genuinely is as good as people say it is yall. Took me an age to actually read it but that has nothing to do with the book and everything to do with not having enough time in the day. Despite how fantastic it was it is a rather rough read in terms of content so fair warning on that one.

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Creadnorthey

Return of the Trickster | Eden Robinson

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I loved this so much!!! Super fitting end book to the trilogy and very much worth the read! There‘s so much stuff packed in these three books that I don‘t even know where to begin- just read and enjoy!

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Creadnorthey

Trickster Drift | Eden Robinson

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This the Empire Strikes Back of the series- definitely need to read the first one as characters and motivations grew out of it. This is more from the baby Trickster heading to full on vengeance mode with the best of intentions. Such a fun read!

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Creadnorthey

Son of a Trickster | Eden Robinson

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This is how good YAL is done. I‘m not sure I would even put it in that category- this is just a damn good read for those who want indigenous reality, indigenous unreality, a dollop of magic and then a whole bunch and for anyone who just wants a super charged great read! I‘m so happy there‘s more 😁

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