A review by anarchasemiyah
Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse

adventurous dark informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Trail of Lighting is an adventurous supernatural tale that will keep the reader entertained while also beautifully highlighting Navajo history and culture.

This is not my first book by Roanhorse, so going back further into her catalogue to watch her growth to the mastery of the Between Earth and Sky series was an interesting one. I do not feel as connected to Kai and Maggie as I do Rebecca’s other MCs, but I still appreciate watching these characters and supporting cast lean on each of other as they faced hard truths and future scary possibilities. 

Overall, the world building was a breath of fresh air with it being rooted in Native American culture and history. A small glossary in the back would have been perfect to help readers be reminded of clan powers and terms. Full of blood pumping moments, Trail of Lightning is sure to grab the attention of anyone who loves action-packed supernatural mysteries.   

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