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popthebutterfly 's review for:
The Deepest Roots
by Miranda Asebedo
Disclaimer: I received this book for free via KidLitExchange. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 5/5
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 15+ (abuse, sexual assault, slight gore, some violence, the belief that together women can do anything)
Pages: 320
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: ontemporary with the slightest twist of magic, this stunning debut YA novel is a fresh and heartwarming story about the power of friendship.
Cottonwood Hollow, Kansas, is a strange place. For the past century, every girl has been born with a special talent, like the ability to Fix any object, Heal any wound, or Find what is missing.
Best friends Rome, Lux, and Mercy all have similar talents, but to them, their abilities often feel like a curse. Rome may be able to Fix anything she touches, but that won’t help her mom pay rent or make it any easier to confide in Lux and Mercy about what’s going on at home. And Rome isn’t the only one. Lux has been hiding bigger, more dangerous secrets.
As Rome struggles to keep her friendships close, she discovers the truth about life in Cottonwood Hollow—that friends are stronger than curses, that trust is worth the risk, and sometimes, what you’ve been looking for has been under your feet the whole time.
I think I have found the feminist book that I have been waiting for this year (aside from Rule because that was AWESOME! But this is on the same level!). I absolutely loved this book. I thought the concept of the magic was intriguing and unique. I thought the characters were all complex and wonderfully developed. I thought the plot was strong and the pacing was consistent. Basically I think this book is one of my 2018 faves! I really loved how the book was a lowkey feminist novel and I love that the book focused so much on the main characters friendship with her two best friends. I also love that the book passed the Bechdel Test with flying colors and that very little of the book focused on the romantic relationships the girls had.
The only thing I can say negative about this book is that I really wanted to see more of the powers mentioned in it. I think there could easily be a side novel made focusing on some other characters from this book or even a sequel.
Verdict: Buy this book September 18th!
Rating: 5/5
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 15+ (abuse, sexual assault, slight gore, some violence, the belief that together women can do anything)
Pages: 320
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: ontemporary with the slightest twist of magic, this stunning debut YA novel is a fresh and heartwarming story about the power of friendship.
Cottonwood Hollow, Kansas, is a strange place. For the past century, every girl has been born with a special talent, like the ability to Fix any object, Heal any wound, or Find what is missing.
Best friends Rome, Lux, and Mercy all have similar talents, but to them, their abilities often feel like a curse. Rome may be able to Fix anything she touches, but that won’t help her mom pay rent or make it any easier to confide in Lux and Mercy about what’s going on at home. And Rome isn’t the only one. Lux has been hiding bigger, more dangerous secrets.
As Rome struggles to keep her friendships close, she discovers the truth about life in Cottonwood Hollow—that friends are stronger than curses, that trust is worth the risk, and sometimes, what you’ve been looking for has been under your feet the whole time.
I think I have found the feminist book that I have been waiting for this year (aside from Rule because that was AWESOME! But this is on the same level!). I absolutely loved this book. I thought the concept of the magic was intriguing and unique. I thought the characters were all complex and wonderfully developed. I thought the plot was strong and the pacing was consistent. Basically I think this book is one of my 2018 faves! I really loved how the book was a lowkey feminist novel and I love that the book focused so much on the main characters friendship with her two best friends. I also love that the book passed the Bechdel Test with flying colors and that very little of the book focused on the romantic relationships the girls had.
The only thing I can say negative about this book is that I really wanted to see more of the powers mentioned in it. I think there could easily be a side novel made focusing on some other characters from this book or even a sequel.
Verdict: Buy this book September 18th!