A Snake Falls to Earth

Darcie Little Badger draws on traditional Lipan Apache storytelling structure in this book, which follows the life of Nina, a Lipan Apache teenager, and Oli, a cottonmouth snake that has the ability to shapeshift. The book follows the two characters as they try to find their place in the world. It is slow-paced, and you might need a lot of patience to read this book, but it is worth it to take the time to enjoy the beauty of the narrative and the lovely characters as they are learning to navigate the world they inhabit.

The author does an excellent job of creating well-developed characters, and the relationships between them are beautifully portrayed. The friendships and family relationships are particularly endearing, and the animal side characters add a delightful charm to the story.

It should be noted that this book is YA and I haven't been enjoying YA for a couple of years now, so if you're like me, this book might not be for you. But I would still recommend everyone to at least give this book a try, as it manages to be both entertaining and thought-provoking.