This book took me right back into the world of Moon of the Crusted Snow. While the first book was my favourite of the two, this one was also well written and held my attention until the final page. The slow creeping dread as the scouting group move closer and closer to where towns and cities used to exist. The isolation, the loneliness, and the uncertainty all bled through the paged an had me jittery for this determined group. It is especially dangerous as they have so few amenities and little ways to protect themselves from other people and/or the harsh elements. There was a nice mix of elders and youth, which highlighted the workings of their community. Everyone is there for each other, accommodations are made for each member, and decisions are done as unanimously as they can be. This is a group that truly mean to survive together, to make sure future generations can flourish in this "new" world. There are a few challenges the scouts must face. But, there are also pockets of hope to withstand the despair. I loved travelling with Nangohns and experiencing the world through the lens of a young woman who barely remembers the past and has mostly grown up in this new community. So, when she journeys into cities you can feel her confusion, her bafflement at how people used to live. Nangohns exemplifies the books hope for a return to their cultural and historic past, before colonization and technology. This book deals heavily with discrimination and racism. As we journey with this group we meet many different people and experience the different ways in which people have tried to survive in a harsh new world. From people coming together to protect each other, to white supremacy, to groups who prefer solitude. We see some people cling to a group that is awful for fear of being killed, turning a blind eye to evil. We also see groups that work hard to help others, to make sure others feel safe and secure and welcome. You feel the true range of emotions as you travel through this familiar, yet strange, world. In this world family is key, community means life, and heartbreak is walking with you. This book was so good, highly recommend this duology. It was thought provoking, deeply moving, with a powerful message about society and connection.
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