I think this is my favourite Eden Robinson book, so I'm glad it is the first in a trilogy. It's dark--as Ms. Robinson's books tend to be--but not so dark that it gave me nightmares. It's also funny and real and engaging, just like Ms. Robinson.

It reminded me somewhat of Aaron Paquette's Lightfinder. In fact, I wanted to introduce Jared to Aisling. I think they would have a lot in common. Both are young adult novels (sort of), and both incorporate spiritual, magical, and mystical elements from First Nations culture.

While both books have young adult protagonists, I think they have a lot of appeal for adults, too. Also, Robinson's book contains mature themes and coarse language that some parents might not want their kids reading, although I think that none of it is gratuitous, as it is important to both the characters and their circumstances.

I went to an event where Eden Robinson was promoting this book. It was the second event I've attended where she was speaking, and I love listening to her, because she has such a great sense of humour and mischief, and she has one of the best laughs I've ever heard. In this book, her sense of humour and mischief were more in evidence, to me, moreso than in her other books. I'm looking forward to the next.