A review by lili718
Even as We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle

reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I read this book for my book club and had it not been for that I do not think I would have finished. 

I thought I would be interested in this book due to the mystery aspect mentioned in the summary but you don’t touch that until you are almost done with the book, about 4-5 chapters from the end.
For that reason, this book was a bit of a let down for me.

The book does give you a glimpse into the Cherokee nation, their family dynamics and struggles they faced during WW2. This is very much so a coming of age story for two Cherokee teens finding their place in the world. If you are here with that as your main focus then this could potentially be a great book for you.