Told from multiple perspectives, it follows a number of slaves who were violently ripped from their homeland, forced through unspeakable cruelty, and reached their breaking point, turning their pain into calculated vengeance, scheming of when the would get their justice.Even if they died trying, they would endure no more. And if need be, their resistance would be an inspiration for others to follow. - A hard, but needed read. A mix of the past and future in some senses, especially with the author drawing from his own ancestors.

This is a wonderful, thoughtful book that is an insightful meditation on our relationship to land and the environment.

The Everlasting is the best "fairy tale" I have ever read. Harrow portrayed the time travel in a beautiful way, without too much explanation or confusion. The love story was so unlikely, but deep and emotional. I will love these characters for a long time to come.

Explores the psychology behind violent crime, using real cases to analyze the motivations of arsonists, bombers, serial killers, and mass murderers, including figures like Ted Kaczynski and Timothy McVeigh, to help understand and predict criminal behavior. I loved the Netflix show MindHunter, so I was excited to read this and learn more about the people and events that inspired the show.

Compelling characters and relationships. I need more information on how the magic system works and the lore behind the deities and cultures of this world.

I don't remember much from my schools US History classes, but this was a great dive into the first years of Revolution in the US. I remember myself constantly thinking- how, just how did we make it through this? There were obstacles and short-comings (men and equipment alike) that could've prevented GW & his troops from ultimately winning; and, there were many losses along the road to independence. This book definitely inspired feelings of patriotism and a gratitude for those who came before.

This book reminded me of visiting my abuelo in the summer, who looks a lot like Xavier- the father in this story. Almudena's experience as "off brand", as a "no sabe" kid, resonates with my own Latina experience- wanting to understand something that is intrinsically a part of you but feeling like an impostor because you were raised separate from it. I also enjoyed the LGBT+ and religious themes in this story, as it shows that being different or doing things differently isn't wrong, and people should be respected and loved regardless of it; or else that misplaced hatred can fester inside of you like we can see with Beto. I loved this story and will definitely revisit it in the future

"I plucked one feather from my hood and left it on his forehead, for, his, head.For a souvenir, for a warning, for a lick of night in the morning.For a little break in the mourning." A poignant, scattered look at grieving- full of love, hope, rage, memories, and a crow as a guide through it all

This book tells in great detail the military strategy and battles of the American Revolution. It goes on a bit, though and sometimes loses the big picture.

This is a powerful collection of poetry. I could really feel Joy Harjo's deep connection to the past, her linking it to the future.