"A Snake Falls to Earth" by Darcie Little Badger (BR)

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Buddy read for 2024 Forum on Formative Spec-Fic.

Paired with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - discussion (June)

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[Meredith]

I had a road trip today and I was able to listen to a big chunk of the audio book. I am liking it a lot and enjoying both MCs and their stories. Lots of great characters and fun and interesting interactions among them.

[CBRetriever]

I loved this book - it was very fairy tale-esque and the characters rang true.

[DivaDiane]

I plan to pick this up and listen to it fairly soon, just as soon as I get through another book.

[Cynda is still foggy after knee surgery.]

Quote from "Cottonmouth Meets the Coyote Sisters"
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For every species on Earth, there are animal people. A couple truths are known. First, we’re strong and plentiful when our species do well. Second, we suffer when our species suffer.

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[Cynda is still foggy after knee surgery.]

Lipan woman raises buffaloes.
https://youtu.be/HbYRmQcDsP4

[Cynda is still foggy after knee surgery.]

Trying to find a traditional Lipan story about cottonmouths.

[DivaDiane]

Thanks, Cyndi, for that link.

[Allison]

I listened to this and I think I wish I'd read it instead. The narrators did not help, but I was a bit surprised that I didn't resonate with the characters as much.

Like with Elatsoe though I love how loving this family is, and how romantic love was not at all on display here. It was very sweet and refreshing. I also really liked the mythology component and thought that was handled nicely. I'm excited to compare it with how the Bible is handled in LW&tW