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qingkhrome 's review for:
House of Bone and Rain
by Gabino Iglesias
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Based on events in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria, this story about friendship, grief and revenge was super interesting to the end. I love how it tied Puerto Rican/Caribbean folklore as well as Yoruba influences. It felt authentic and true to the story. The book was nostalgic in a way for me and helped me feel close to my families culture. Although Bimbo came off as irrational sometimes, I related to his want and need for justice in an unjust world even if it meant doing it himself. Highly recommend!