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Moon Child Broché – 7 février 2021
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- Nombre de pages de l'édition imprimée296 pages
- LangueAnglais
- Date de publication7 février 2021
- Dimensions13.34 x 1.7 x 20.32 cm
- ISBN-13979-8705802340
Détails sur le produit
- ASIN : B08W3M9X32
- Éditeur : Independently published (7 février 2021)
- Langue : Anglais
- Broché : 296 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8705802340
- Poids de l'article : 408 g
- Dimensions : 13.34 x 1.7 x 20.32 cm
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Corey BethAvis laissé aux États-Unis le 7 décembre 2022
5,0 sur 5 étoiles Five enthusiastic stars!!! LOVED IT! 😍
I've been in a book slump for a few months, but this book was the one end it! I ADORED Moon Child. I read most of it in one night, unable to put it down, sucked so far into the story, on the edge of my seat. This is the first book I've read by Gaby Triana, but I absolutely plan on reading more. I picked this book on Kindle Unlimited & was initially drawn to it's lovely cover; I really love the tarot card look & the coloring. I thought the premise sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did, because this is the best book I've read in at least a few months!
There is so much I liked about this book. I'll start with the characters, because they are extremely well done & comprise the heart of this story. Our MC is Valentina, or Vale, a Cuban-American teen at a crossroads, questioning her strict religious upbringing. This crisis of faith leads to an identity crisis as well; if she isn't defined by her faith, like her family always taught her, then who is she?
I was hooked on Vale's voice (narrated in first person, from her POV) immediately. Her growing interest in what her abuela calls witchcraft (but is really just spiritualism: a belief in signs, the energy of the universe, use of tarot cards, etc) causes a rift with her family. Needing space, she impulsively goes to stay with her half-sister, Macy, who she barely knows.
A lot of this story is about relationships. The contrast between Vale's stifling home life & the openness & acceptance she receives from Macy will resonate with anyone who's longed to be understood, seen for who they are & accepted without judgement. The development of the sisters' relationship is one of the best parts of the book. While I'm on the subject of relationships I do want to mention that there is no romance in Moon Child. I didn't even really notice because so much else is going on. Other types of relationships take precedence over romantic here. Which is FINE.
Vale can *see* things when touching objects, little visions she comes to recognize as a kind of clairvoyance. One night she's drawn to a beautiful abandoned building in the woods a few miles from Macy's house. There, she meets a multiracial group of fellow clairvoyants: free spirited Fae; welcoming, empathic, non-binary Mori; mysterious, unsettling Crow; & handsome, melancholy Wilky. Each is as vibrant & well drawn as Vale, with various tragic backstories, fragile hopes, & relatable weaknesses.
Most of the action occurs within the eerie, enigmatic ruins of Sunlake Hotel, a former asylum, TB clinic, veterans hospital, & failed resort. Filled with crackling energy & wandering spirits, the Sunlake is a brilliant character in its own right. Triana truly brings the building to life. I easily envisioned its desolate beauty & the loneliness of the spirits trapped there. To say the writing is atmospheric is putting it lightly. You can feel the damp Florida air & warm sunshine on your skin, smell the swampy forest, & generally picture scenes in glorious detail.
The plot moves quickly, & everything happening serves a purpose, making for a tight, cohesive novel that was truly a joy to read. I devoured the delightful prose, filled with evocative descriptive passages. Even the exposition was never boring or excessive. The dialogue felt realistic & not at all stilted or contrived. It's been a minute since I read such a well plotted novel, & it hooked me HARD.
One thing I really liked was how Vale's religion was dealt with. I felt Triana did an incredible job of balancing Vale's "pagan" beliefs with her original Catholic values. I honestly think that this book would be helpful to anyone experiencing a crisis of faith. There is a philosophical side to it that is really lovely.
As much as I loved this book, there are a number of trigger warnings potential readers should be aware of. I'm not easily triggered but there is a fairly descriptive scene involving a suicide that hit me hard, as I've lost someone that exact way. I'm not saying don't read the book, I just want fellow readers to be prepared. In addition to the suicide, there are ghosts in the story, many of them in graphic states. There is hints of the KKK & historical lynchings, though nothing specific. Likely some more minor ones I forgot, so if you're sensitive you might want to check other TW before reading.
Bottom line, I loved this book. I loved it's inclusivity. I loved it's message of belonging & found family. I loved the coming of age & finding yourself vibe that permeated it. I loved the supernatural aspects, which required very little suspension of disbelief; despite the presence of spirits & magic, the way it is done was tasteful & believable. I loved Vale's voice & her growth arc. I loved a twist that made me gasp out loud. I. Just. Loved. It. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes their coming-of-age stories sprinkled with magic, to anyone who loves found family dynamics... Really, I'd recommend it to anyone! It is that good.
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Bette BourgeoisAvis laissé au Canada le 14 août 2021
5,0 sur 5 étoiles Thumbs up!
This is a book that needs to be turned into a movie. It’s a gripping, emotional, imaginative story that kept me riveted to the page. The author has a real gift for imagery and dialogue. This is the kind of story that gives me goosebumps. Not only did it remind me of watching “The Haunting” alone in the dark as a kid, but it is much more than just a scary story. This book totally connected with me on an emotional level with its authentic depiction of the wide range of permutations and complications that make up our experience of family, faith, sexuality, intolerance, courage and love.
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Kindle CustomerAvis laissé aux États-Unis le 4 novembre 2021
4,0 sur 5 étoiles This book surprised me... It was really good.
This book had everything I love, tarot readers, witches, ghosts & a haunted hotel. So I truly enjoyed reading it. One thing I really liked about this story was there were real consequences for these characters. They had to live (or die) with (or bcus of) these consequences. So if witches getting involved with an abandoned haunted hotel sounds good to you then give this book a go:)
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Lizy J CampbellAvis laissé au Canada le 11 mars 2021
5,0 sur 5 étoiles Awesome!
Coolest cover! Such a creatively beautiful book! Everything she writes is gold! Well done!
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Asher Taylor-DawsonAvis laissé aux États-Unis le 28 mai 2021
5,0 sur 5 étoiles Right In The Feels
TL;DR: I wish I'd read this a few years ago when I was going through some hard stuff, because it helps some important things hit home—things change, relationships change, and that's okay—without being prescriptive or preachy about it. It's also just one heck of a satisfying read. Fair warning: it's also one of a very short list of books that have made me cry (but that's a good thing).
Triana is a skillful writer who has mastered the craft of creating vivid, memorable characters and evocative settings and putting them to work in a story that keeps you turning the pages. Also, I chose this title because of another review that mentioned how the Sunlake itself is a character, and that's very true. I'll be looking for more of Gaby Triana's work!