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Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark
4.0

Ring Shout follows Maryse fighting monsters and trying to stop an apocalypse. Basically.

I’ve been putting off writing this review because I haven’t had time for anything wops! Bear with me here and watch my vide review for more coherent thoughts haha. I really enjoyed this book, it is badass and puts us straight into the action. We are trying to kill these monsters that has been going around for a while, and it is basically a bunch of (white) people following a cult without even knowing. Our main characters is black and she is such a badass but at the same time a softharded girl. I really fell for her! There is definitely more elements and other mirrored things to our society, and honoring of culture and some parts based on myths/stories, but it has been a while since I read it + I don’t want to spoil + I’m pretty sure my brain didn’t even catch it all. I can already see how messy this review is, but my point is that it managed to fit a lot in just 200 pages! That is impressive. The story had twists and turns and I found myself cheering out loud for everyone in the end. Also, did I mention Maryse having a magical sword that appears at her will? What else do you need to know before you go and pick this up?! 4/5 stars.