I really enjoyed this one. I'm always a little wary when it comes to middle grade books due to an overdoing (understandably) of hand-holding and explaining. This one didn't do much hand-holding and instead, Malia went full force in sharing the language and mythology and just explained along the way.

The whole book is completely filled with mythology, action, and growth encircling our FMC as she struggles with finding her place in the world and accepting the beliefs of the Island. This is one that I will be pushing my kids to read. If you're ever up for a middle grade read, pick this one up. I don't think you'll be disappointed.