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A review by nativeladybookwarrior
Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Let me first rattle off by telling you, that this is likely one of the most engaging experiences I've had with an incredible Indigenous YA read! Man Made Monsters by Cherokee author @andrealrogers had me admiring the writing, the glossary, the illustrations, and lastly that very quietly screaming family tree of a prologue.
I found myself reading flipping back and forth between the family tree, the Cherokee language glossary, and even other stories quite often. It reminded me of sitting down with my sayah (grandma) as we explored generations of family photos and the stories that came with them including the tears, gasps, smiles, or quiet moments of reflection.
This collection of stories aren't just fictional horrors but they are also social commentary or mirror reflections of actual horrors Indigenous people have survived. Every Native family tree has these horrific Indigenous Intergenerational traumas but like all Native families. Andrea interweaves the resilience and strength that has kept us strong and grounded.
The beginning story starts a journey horrifically with paranormal characters run-in with the family tree's beginnings. Throttling us with a tragic tie to land theft and violence is this book's initial unfolding, but its speculative conclusion ties all this family's gathering of haunting, creature features, paranormal encounters, and heartbreaking horrors together.
Kuna'ah, askwali Andrea for these stories. They have opened my eyes again to so many aspects of Indigenous family heritage using YA horror. Horrifically amazing and Indigenous brilliance at its best.
If you haven't already guessed, this is a 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me.
Thank you @hearourvoicestours for inviting me to the book tour.
My bookmark is a Hopi turtle design postcard created and designed by Hopi artist Lionel Honwytewa. You can find him on fb.
#hearourvoicestours #hearourvoices #HOV #ManMadeMonsters #andrealrodgers #indigenousbookstagram #IndigenousReader #indigenousbooks #IndigenousAuthors #indigenousliterature #Indigenouslit #NativeReader #NativeAuthors
I found myself reading flipping back and forth between the family tree, the Cherokee language glossary, and even other stories quite often. It reminded me of sitting down with my sayah (grandma) as we explored generations of family photos and the stories that came with them including the tears, gasps, smiles, or quiet moments of reflection.
This collection of stories aren't just fictional horrors but they are also social commentary or mirror reflections of actual horrors Indigenous people have survived. Every Native family tree has these horrific Indigenous Intergenerational traumas but like all Native families. Andrea interweaves the resilience and strength that has kept us strong and grounded.
The beginning story starts a journey horrifically with paranormal characters run-in with the family tree's beginnings. Throttling us with a tragic tie to land theft and violence is this book's initial unfolding, but its speculative conclusion ties all this family's gathering of haunting, creature features, paranormal encounters, and heartbreaking horrors together.
Kuna'ah, askwali Andrea for these stories. They have opened my eyes again to so many aspects of Indigenous family heritage using YA horror. Horrifically amazing and Indigenous brilliance at its best.
If you haven't already guessed, this is a 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me.
Thank you @hearourvoicestours for inviting me to the book tour.
My bookmark is a Hopi turtle design postcard created and designed by Hopi artist Lionel Honwytewa. You can find him on fb.
#hearourvoicestours #hearourvoices #HOV #ManMadeMonsters #andrealrodgers #indigenousbookstagram #IndigenousReader #indigenousbooks #IndigenousAuthors #indigenousliterature #Indigenouslit #NativeReader #NativeAuthors