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Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
4.0

This book feels like a warm hug. It was beautifully written and I loved how stories of Ellie’s sixth-great-grandmother were incorporated into the book. If I could describe this book in one word it would be ATMOSPHERIC. It just feels so real and tangible and magical. I loved all the supernatural aspects. I honestly had no idea what this book was about going in, but the mix of the supernatural with a contemporary setting wasn’t jarring at all. It was quite seamlessly done and makes me want more books set in this world following Ellie and Jay. Speaking of Jay...this book is all about family and friendship and taking care of each other and I loved that so so much. It made me