Sister Raven by Karen Rae Levine

Sister Raven Reviews

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  Murielle Cyr

  Sister Raven is a compelling read. The characters are authentic to the pre-Columbian Native American setting. The mythical creatures co-existing within the ordinary world make the story a good candidate for the historical fantasy genre.
  The heroine must overcome the monster, the evil stepmother who has stolen her as a young child and forced her to live an enslaved existence bereft of love and of any sense of self-worth. It is her courage and deep sense of justice that enables her to confront the evil power that stops her from reuniting with her true family.
  The author uses strong sensory imagery to immerse her readers within the confines of her story and to create mythical characters that appear real and three-dimensional.
  
  
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  Deedra

  This was an excellent book!I enjoyed the historical feel to it.Narration by Danielle Daly was terrific! I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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  Holli Rahl

  Awesome story telling! Great book.
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  Karen Levine

  National Indie Excellence Book Award (Novella)
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  Kathy Lang

  A wonderful book to help youngsters appreciate the Native American culture, but so beautifully written that it's a joy for adults as well.
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  Dani

  I love the beauty of this book. The characters feel real to me, especially Sister Raven. She is a good person. She feels anger, righteous and deep. But, she doesn't let it destroy her. The simple love of family described in this book is just gorgeous. Ms. Levine does a wonderful job of showing us Pre-Colonial Native American life without reverting to tired tropes.
  
  This book was a fantastic read that I think would delight boys and girls plus men and women of all ages. It has magic and revenge, love and redemption. Nature gods and folklore, storytelling and journeys. I loved every single word and can't wait to read more from this author.
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  Virginia

  This is a magical fantasy novel, superbly written and crafted. It's a coming of age story for both YA and adult readers of the style that should become a classic. There's the grounding in pre-Columbian Native American history and the elements from classic mythology woven into the fictional narrative that are revealed as the secrets unfold. There's the first person insights into the mind of the young narrator and her quest to discover her origins and destiny. The tight spare writing has the lightest touch it's almost poetry. I wasn't able to read the book at one sitting but it haunted me and drew me back. Now that I'm finished something of it stays with me still.
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  BeyondTheWall

  Over all I'd rather not say to much whether this was a good or bad novel. It had its moments but over all it was personally just not the right book for me. I was not able to get into the writing style. I would still recommend anyone who loves reading about Native Americans to give it a try and see if it is for them.
  
  Thank you Goodreads/Firstreads for giving me the chance to read this novel. I will be donating it to the library for others to give it a try.
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  Jameyanne Fuller

  I found this to be a quick and compelling read. I loved the interconnectedness of all the characters and their stories, and the juxtaposition of the real and magical was lovely. At the same time, I felt that something was lacking. The writing felt bland and the resolution too easy after the stakes were set so high. Also, I found some aspects of the story problematic, especially Man Who Is Raven. So on the whole, I have very mixed feelings about this book.