what the fuck was that..? wow.
(triggers at the end)

mrs. roanhorse, i dunno what you were tying to do here, but it most definitely hurt me in all the best ways possible. i need the next book now

the characters, the atmosphere, the setting... THE SETTING! this has to be one of the most beautiful, most interesting fantasy worlds i've ever witnessed. and the cultural aspects of indigenous culture was so wonderful to read about- very much insightful, past learnings in school could ever do for me. those characters were so beautifully woven, and i'm excited to see where xiala, serapio, and naranpa end up in the next book.

i'm so incoherent right now, that ending had me turning pages like i was the flash wtf.

trigger warnings for
racism, sexism, abuse, neglect, assault (physical, emotional, mental), death, graphic scenes of violence, gore, child abuse, grief