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Mar 24, 2020TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I started reading this book for school, and I was not expecting anything, as I HAD to read it for school. One aspect of the book that I enjoyed was how Dimaline (the author) shines over Indigenous narrative about loss of culture, abuse, and murder by a majority population, yet survival and resilience. This book was a powerful yet painful book, uncovering the terrifying truths about our past (residential schools) and future (Climate change). One thing I didn't like about this book was the pace of the book. This book was quite slow compared to other YA books. Honestly, in my opinion, this was the only downside to this book. The author did an amazing job in deepening and developing each character's personality, especially the main character Frenchie or French. Overall, this was an awesome book that brings forward the awareness we should be paying to climate change. 4/5 --@MayB.Dunn of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board This novel takes place in a dystopian world where Indigenous people are being targeted. In my opinion I thought that the overall book was kind of sad and mellow. It was heartbreaking to read all the characters' struggles to get to where they are right now. Although after having told their own stories, each one was able to learn from their mistakes and grow stronger in the process. Even with the sad undertone the author was able to make room for romance between the main character and his love interest as well as for some of the other characters as well. Which gives me hope for their happiness when at the end of their journey. As more people join forces together to get to a safe haven there will be some loss along the way. ⅗ rating.--@minimonie of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board The story took place when most people lost the ability to dream after the world-destructing nuclear war. The Indigenous people who had immunity were forced to have their marrows drained for a cure. This book emphasizes the bond people can have when they are the minority. However, the book ended with a successful rescue mission, which didn't conclude the war or bring justice to the world. The themes like "faith vs. reality" or "human vs. human" in the end stopped being as engaging as in the start of the book. Besides, in my opinion, too many characters are introduced, and most of them have similar characteristics and experiences. 3/5 stars @Truffle_Waffle of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board