![]() ![]() The monster-hunting plot nearly takes a back seat to Maggie’s challenging journey of working through personal and cultural trauma, including the violent deaths of loved ones and an abusive relationship. Roanhorse unspools a fascinating narrative of colorful magic in a world made otherwise bleak by both natural and man-made circumstances. ![]() ![]() She was trained by a supernatural mentor to hunt monsters, and after vicious creatures commit a series of grisly murders, she has to muster all her skills to confront the incredibly powerful witch creating them. Legendary powers have risen among the Diné, and Maggie Hoskie is one of those who wield them. After a cataclysm flooded much of the earth, the Dinétah-the homeland of the Navajo, or Diné-was one of the few remaining areas where people could survive. Roanhorse vividly depicts Navajo land, legends, and culture in her marvelous fantasy debut, which launches the Sixth World series. ![]()
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