Review of The Search for Broken Sky
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Review of The Search for Broken Sky
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Search for Broken Sky" by Riano D. McFarland.]
In The Search for Broken Sky by Riano D. McFarland, Ahyoka was born to a mother from Cheyenne lineage and a Danish father. Her parents had met when her father, Lukas Haagen, an international historian, was in Wyoming to study the cultures and traditions of the Native American Indians. Lukas had to prove himself to the tribe to be accepted. Waya Iron Horse, Ahyoka's grandfather, was enamored by his granddaughter, and it didn't matter that she was autistic. As Ahyoka grew into a young woman, she became close friends with two animals: Apache, the dog her grandfather gave her on her twelfth birthday when he was just a puppy, and Broken Sky, the blued-eyed horse born by the Andalusian horse her father had gifted Waya. When Waya's ranch was ravaged by rustlers and his horses taken, including Broken Sky, a dangerous predator stalled the thieves with only one goal: kill anyone who stood between him and Broken Sky.
The book was written in simple language, which made it easy to read. The story was simple yet surprisingly thrilling. The author was able to weave into this heartwarming story an aura of excitement, intrigue, and fear with his unexpected plot twists. The story moved along quite fast-paced as well.
The most exciting elements of this book were the characters that Riano created. They were an exciting and interesting set of characters to follow. From Lukas, Ahyoka's father, to Waya, her grandfather, their dedication and integrity were endearing. However, the characters that took the day were the strange trio of Apache, the dog, Broken Sky, the horse, and Ahyoka, the beautiful autistic girl. Their friendship was unconventional, but it was beautiful imagery that the author created. I especially loved how the author gave the animals so much character that was distinctly theirs in addition to the human emotions they carried. It made the animal characters as relatable as the human characters.
This book told a different kind of story about the Native Americans. As the author pointed out, the book aimed to tell a positive story about people whose stories had been negatively distorted for a long time. Waya's character portrayed the integrity and beauty of the people in question. This aspect was mainly showcased in a scene towards the end of the book that revealed the true bond that held the people together. It reminded me of the Samoan scene in the Fast and Furious spin-off, Hobbs and Shaw, where Hobb's tribe's people supported him.
This book was a truckload of emotions, inspiration, and thrill. It was a book about family, love, culture, and redemption. The Search for Broken Sky was well-edited. I found nothing in it to dislike. It would be appreciated by lovers of animals and Native American narratives. Since there were no negatives, I’d rate it five out of five stars.
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In The Search for Broken Sky by Riano D. McFarland, Ahyoka was born to a mother from Cheyenne lineage and a Danish father. Her parents had met when her father, Lukas Haagen, an international historian, was in Wyoming to study the cultures and traditions of the Native American Indians. Lukas had to prove himself to the tribe to be accepted. Waya Iron Horse, Ahyoka's grandfather, was enamored by his granddaughter, and it didn't matter that she was autistic. As Ahyoka grew into a young woman, she became close friends with two animals: Apache, the dog her grandfather gave her on her twelfth birthday when he was just a puppy, and Broken Sky, the blued-eyed horse born by the Andalusian horse her father had gifted Waya. When Waya's ranch was ravaged by rustlers and his horses taken, including Broken Sky, a dangerous predator stalled the thieves with only one goal: kill anyone who stood between him and Broken Sky.
The book was written in simple language, which made it easy to read. The story was simple yet surprisingly thrilling. The author was able to weave into this heartwarming story an aura of excitement, intrigue, and fear with his unexpected plot twists. The story moved along quite fast-paced as well.
The most exciting elements of this book were the characters that Riano created. They were an exciting and interesting set of characters to follow. From Lukas, Ahyoka's father, to Waya, her grandfather, their dedication and integrity were endearing. However, the characters that took the day were the strange trio of Apache, the dog, Broken Sky, the horse, and Ahyoka, the beautiful autistic girl. Their friendship was unconventional, but it was beautiful imagery that the author created. I especially loved how the author gave the animals so much character that was distinctly theirs in addition to the human emotions they carried. It made the animal characters as relatable as the human characters.
This book told a different kind of story about the Native Americans. As the author pointed out, the book aimed to tell a positive story about people whose stories had been negatively distorted for a long time. Waya's character portrayed the integrity and beauty of the people in question. This aspect was mainly showcased in a scene towards the end of the book that revealed the true bond that held the people together. It reminded me of the Samoan scene in the Fast and Furious spin-off, Hobbs and Shaw, where Hobb's tribe's people supported him.
This book was a truckload of emotions, inspiration, and thrill. It was a book about family, love, culture, and redemption. The Search for Broken Sky was well-edited. I found nothing in it to dislike. It would be appreciated by lovers of animals and Native American narratives. Since there were no negatives, I’d rate it five out of five stars.
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