{Book Review} Bloodbird by Erica Livingston

 

Hi guys! Happy Monday. Today I am sharing another The Crow's Copy ARC review with you guys. And again, it's a goodie. 

I am truly enjoying all the Proudly South African books I am currently reading, and it's amazing to know how many great authors there are. 

So first, some more on Erica Lingvingston from her publisher's website :

Now on to the Blurb of the book :

Naomi Sutton's ordinary life in the coastal town of Gordon's Bay is shattered by a sudden break-up. Unaware that her words have the power to curse, she writes a haiku in a moment of overwhelming grief. As her body begins to fail, the apparition of the Pied Crow from her youth returns to haunt her, forcing its way into her reality.

When Naomi meets Ava Louw, a troubled wild child at a support group for the terminally ill, an unlikely friendship forms. Just as their luck starts to turn, Naomi discovers that Ava is hiding a dangerous secret.

The Bloodbird is watching, fatedly committed to avenge its charge.

Now onto my thoughts on this book : 

Again, this is a great 5-star review, and I feel this book hits you with all the feels, too. The book focuses on Naomi, who sadly discovers she is diagnosed with a rare form of severe cancer after hallucinations and extreme migraines, and then decides to join a support group as she is struggling to process the news. 

I love how she goes on the journey and discovers who her grandmother was and the role she played in her life. She meets a great friend, Ava, along the way, too, who teaches her to stand up for herself. She finally stands up to her mom and her toxic work environment, deciding prematurely to quit her job before finding out her cancer has completely vanished. I also loved Naomi and Ava's friendship; Ava is protective of Naomi and helps her navigate. 

I do feel this story truly makes you believe that what you put out into the world is what you receive back. And I firmly believe that as well. We never truly know if she brought the cancer diagnosis on herself with her words, and after the crow attack, it disappeared. There were rumors her grandmother also had the hallucinations and saw things that were never there. Nothing in the book ever confirms or denies this. It's up to the reader to decide how much is true. 

I truly enjoyed the book, and for me, it was an emotional read. I can see this not being everyone's cup of tea, but truly, it's such a well-written book that I can recommend it - especially if you like reading something a little darker and mysterious. 

So onto my rating :

* I was sent this book in exchange for my honest review*