A review by qingkhrome
House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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!