Assessment:

Plot/Idea: Langley draws readers in from the start, launching the storyline into several twists and turns while meticulously developing the main character's history. The plot is forcible and vividly illuminates Southwestern culture.

Prose: Langley writes with a consistent tone and delivers polished dialogue, allowing readers to glimpse the inner workings of each character as well as grasp the underlying social issues that accompany this intriguing mystery.

Originality: Bloodlines awakens the beauty and ruthlessness of the Southwest, and Langley masterfully balances the story's mystery elements with its profound sociocultural issues.

Character/Execution: Skye Roanhorse is likable and well-developed, with a wealth of past experiences that make him relatable and humane. Minor characters fit their roles well and bring the novel's setting to life.

Date Submitted: April 20, 2023