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We can also take action by advocating for the restitution of Indigenous lands and equitable access to resources. This can be achieved through legal reform, increased public awareness, and pressuring governments to prioritize Indigenous rights. Additionally, we must hold organizations accountable for perpetuating racism through their policies and practices, as well as continue to work towards equal representation in all levels of society. Impact of Technology and Social Media on Systemic Racism Racism is an all too common occurrence in society, and it has been a source of fear, hatred, and violence throughout history. It occurs when one group of people is treated differently or less favorably than another because of their race or ethnicity. As the world becomes more interconnected, racism has become an increasingly vocal issue in recent months, with many people speaking out against its existence and demanding change. Worse, her Gran knew, and never told anyone. Now Ary has five days to find the exit, or they’re trapped forever. It’s a love letter to the middlegrade that turned me into a reader— City of Ember, Gregor the Overlander, Redwall,, etc—and filled with all my favorite things. There’s also a giant talking newt, climate change Feelings, and a whole lot of mold. Why was she in a human city? Her clothes were the southern human style, but the wooden beads in her ears marked her as a Kerth witch. Could she be one of the missing? Why not just return home? Why flee farther north, into Skra lands?
Feral and tender at once. Rebecca Mix has created a world teeming with terrifying magic and ferocious monsters to be saved. The Ones We Burn is a story of strength, and love that is chosen”- Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights Blood magic is not always blood libel, especially when it does not contain any blood libelous aspects. It's a fairly universal concept to say "hey, this red stuff inside of us could be magical!" It can also be noted that we do not consider blood magic practiced by Latin-American or Afro-Caribbean cultures to be antisemitic. HOWEVER. Jewish people can be triggered by the inclusion of blood magic because of, you know, centuries of blood libel. I think that people who are affected by this content can read the synopsis and say "wow, this book is not for me, because it includes blood magic, which I am triggered by". (Obligatory; content warnings are not moral or immoral, they are literally just warnings for content).
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At least if she was going to die, it was here in the north where she belonged. Not in some distant human kingdom. I personally do not 1 star books I haven't read more than 50% of. I rarely 1 star or 2 star if I didn't finish. I do not believe in rating what you didn't read. I don't think it's helpful at ALL in determining the quality of the book. However, I don't control you. The book is solid, I would have given it four stars bumped it up to five for the algorithm, I'm VERY UNCOMFORTABLE with the way YA purity politics have completely destroyed the capacity to engage in honest rhetoric (the problem part 3) and I hope people actually give the book a try since I thought it was slightly less identical than most YA fantasy releases and rather better written. Good god, Goodreads ate the entire long thing I wrote in the first place and I honestly remember most of it but the crux was: I liked the book, it seemed like a solid debut not the most amazing writing I've ever seen in my life but that's not something I expect from a debut author (part of the problem 1). Galen shook himself and turned to the nearest servant. “Rhyla, how’s your daughter?” “Better,” the woman breathed. “Thank you again, Your Highness. If it weren’t for you—” Galen waved her off, his nose wrinkling as though he was embarrassed. “It’s nothing. Truly. I’m glad she’s well.” He moved down the table, greeting each servant by name, asking after family members, neighbors, and even one man’s pet cat. Ranka blinked. The Skra didn’t dare to even look Ongrum in the eye. These people met their prince’s gaze and stood with ease.
A blood-witch’s mission to assassinate the prince she is betrothed to is compromised by the discovery of a deadly plague – and by the beautiful princess intent on stopping it. Younger witches always thought they wanted adventure. They dreamed of bloody battles, secret missions, and noble sacrifices. They were never prepared for what came after—injuries that ached more every year, nightmares that never ended, and the guilt, festering like a wound, fed by memories of friends killed in an act of mercy because the healers always arrived too late or never at all.Young adult fantasy often uses outlandish settings and magical characters to explore all too relatable and human questions of identity and belonging. Rebecca Mix’s The Ones We Burn is, on paper, a political fantasy about the uneasy tension between two kingdoms comprised of people who are very different from one another. (Though it ultimately evolves into something much more emotionally complex.) The magical denizens of Witchik and the largely mortal humans of Isodal once had a fruitful connection between their lands but have since grown distrustful and fearful of one another—despite the fact that the equally magical Skybreaker kings have sat on the throne of Isodal for years. I have found: a Jewish person on the fairyloot discord who DNF'd (valid), mateo who is deleting comments and has not read the book (link here ), and Ellie's review (not Jewish but discusses antisemitic elements in detail) (also I think Ellie is very cool).
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