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Paint a mural. Start a battle. Change the world. Sierra Santiago planned an easy summer of making art and hanging out with her friends. But then a corpse crashes the first party of the season. Her stroke-ridden grandfather starts apologizing over and over. And when the murals in her neighborhood begin to weep real tears... Well, something more sinister than the usual Brooklyn ruckus is going on. With the help of a fellow artist named Robbie, Sierra discovers shadowshaping, a thrilling magic that infuses ancestral spirits into paintings, music, and stories. But someone is killing the shadowshapers one by one -- and the killer believes Sierra is hiding their greatest secret. Now she must unravel her family's past, take down the killer in the present, and save the future of shadowshaping for generations to come. Full of a joyful, defiant spirit and writing as luscious as a Brooklyn summer night, Shadowshaper introduces a heroine and magic unlike anything else in fantasy fiction, and marks the YA debut of a bold new voice.
Shadowshaper, by Daniel José Older - Amazon Sales Rank: #32411 in Books
- Brand: Older, Daniel Jose
- Published on: 2015-06-30
- Released on: 2015-06-30
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x 1.00" w x 5.70" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 304 pages
Shadowshaper, by Daniel José Older From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up—Summer has just started, and Sierra plans to enjoy it, hanging out with her friends in their Brooklyn neighborhood and painting a mural at the local junklot. Then things start to get weird. While she is talking to fellow artist Robbie at the first party of the summer, a zombielike creature disrupts things, Robbie disappears, and she is left to discover that she lives in a world full of magic that she knows nothing about. As she slowly pieces together the mystery of her heritage, Sierra discovers her own powers of ancestral magic and battles the evil professor who is trying to steal them. Robbie is a clear love interest, but he isn't there to rescue Sierra. Sierra is a tough, confident, body-positive female protagonist of Puerto Rican descent, proud of her 'fro and curves. The fact that she and Robbie seem to be connecting romantically is portrayed as more of a happy coincidence than the culmination of a lifelong dream of romance. Dialogue is fast paced and authentic to Sierra's Brooklyn neighborhood, which is vividly described. Readers will find someone to whom they can relate in her diverse group of friends. VERDICT Excellent diverse genre fiction in an appealing package.—Kristin Anderson, Columbus Metropolitan Library System, OH
Review Praise for Shadowshaper : * "Sometimes funny and sometimes striking, Older's comfortable prose seamlessly blends English and Spanish. Warm, strong, vernacular, dynamic—a must." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Excellent diverse genre fiction in an appealing package." -- School Library Journal, starred review * "What makes Older’s story exceptional is the way Sierra belongs in her world, grounded in family, friends, and an awareness of both history and change." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Smart writing with a powerful message that never overwhelms the terrific storytelling." -- Booklist, starred review “The strength of Older's tale is in his meticulous attention to the details of the life of a brown-skinned, natural-haired Puerto Rican teenage girl. Older's storytelling is rich enough to warrant such treatment, because this is a world that will stay with readers long after the last page.” -- Los Angeles Times “Shadowshaper’s Sierra Santiago is the type of character we’ve all hoped we could have in YA.” -- Bustle.com “Infused with a plethora of imagination, Shadowshaper has an intriguing supernatural premise wrapped in rich cultural details. Older not only gives readers a diverse cast, but he stays true to their background, language and community, lending an authenticity to his work. The supernatural art and mythological elements are interestingly woven and add multiple layers to the story. If you’re a YA urban fantasy reader looking for something creative and different, try Shadowshaper on for size.” -- Romantic Times Book Review "I love this book for the richness of its culture, the strength of the characters, the humor and the truth of its language. Sierra is the heroine we've been waiting for -- a pretty, brown-skinned Latina artist who is smart, strong, inventive, and unsure, all the while being heroic. Daniel José Older is one of my favorite new voices, and I can't wait to see what he (and Sierra) come up with next.” -- Anika Noni Rose, star of Dreamgirls and The Princess and the Frog “In Shadowshaper, Daniel José Older has created a YA novel that is exciting, absorbing, funny, creepy, and above all, absolutely fresh. One of the best YAs I've read this year.” -- Delia Sherman, author of The Freedom Maze "Nothing is what it seems in Daniel José Older's dazzlingly inventive reimagined Brooklyn, where shadows turn to wraiths and graffiti comes alive. Funny, frightening, and always surprising, Shadowshaper is a spellbinding delight for readers of all ages." -- Sarah McCarry, author of All Our Pretty Songs and About A Girl Praise for Daniel José Older and Salsa Nocturna : "It's funny and wise and keeps you turning pages and the prose is truly fresh. It's so rare to read something that doesn't sound like anything you've read before, and so invigorating." -- John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Paper Towns "In Older's stories, the dead are as much a part of life as the living. The language is playful and Older's love for storytelling comes through on every page." -- Roxane Gay, author of An Untamed State and Bad Feminist, in The Nation "Simply put, Daniel José Older has one of the most refreshing voices in genre fiction today." -- Saladin Ahmed, author of Throne of the Crescent Moon
From the Inside Flap COME TO THE CROSSROADS, TO THE CROSSROADS COME Sierra Santiago planned to have an easy summer of making art and hanging out with her friends. But then a corpse crashes the first party of the season. Her stroke-ridden grandfather starts apologizing over a
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Book of the Summer! By Leonicka So excellent! The characters spring off the page and I want to spend my entire summer hanging out with Sierra and Robbie. I need more from this world! Can't wait to share this book with my friends.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Older's SHADOWSHAPER is YA done right! By Teen Reads Sometimes a book comes along that reminds me just what YA literature is capable of --- just what makes YA something that, when done right, becomes more than just about the age of the protagonist and the presence of common story elements. And SHADOWSHAPER by Daniel José Older is one of those books, a book that captures both the fun and rebelliousness of youth but also the ability to see old problems with new eyes, to honor the past without being constrained by it.The novel follows Sierra, a young artist who is thrust into a world of magic and danger when she is attacked at a party by something resembling a zombie. Although it freaks her out a bit, it’s a world that she belongs to, an inheritance of sorts from her family and ancestors. It's an inheritance, however, that she's been denied, "protected" from because her grandfather believed women could not be Shadowshapers, could not channel spirits into art to literally bring them to life (a rather messed up logic considering the most powerful figure in the Shadowshaper tradition is a woman). With the Shadowshapers being hunted down and Sierra caught in the crossfire, she is pressured into choosing between accepting the old ways or abandoning them.And that is where SHADOWSHAPER shines --- Sierra rejects both options and steers her own destiny. The book does not forgive the culture for its misogyny; it does not give it a pass. While the villain of SHADOWSHAPER is an outsider who believes he is "saving" the culture from its very practitioners, the characters do not simply have to combat outside problems. The story is about celebrating culture and heritage, yes, but also about reform, about youth, about not allowing tradition to perpetuate oppression or abuse. And it accomplishes that by giving power and agency to its young characters, most notably to Sierra, whose innate sense of justice and fairness push the story onward and keep it honest.The story also acts as a sort of superhero origin story, placing Sierra in the role of a hero finding herself, coming to terms with her past and deciding that her powers should be used; she should not have to hide who she is. Even as the action and plot and ensemble of richly diverse characters in the story reminded me of superheroics, it twisted the conventions by taking away the masks, by allowing the characters to be themselves without need for avatar or alter-ego. The characters’ personalities are strong enough to make them all distinct and charming, stubborn and hesitant and bold and flawed. The emotional bonds that Sierra has with her friends and family all seem real and all ground the story even as the action gets more and more magical. Really, the only thing that stood out as more "superhero-y" was the villain, Wick, who, while realistically flawed, does seem to have really committed himself to classic villainy (murder, massing magical powers, spiritual slavery, etc.).And in the end, SHADOWSHAPER manages to show the power of youth, the vast potential young people have to recognize injustice and act against it. It does not advocate for waiting until you're older, or for seeking an adult's permission to act. It recognizes that, sometimes, adults are messed up, stuck in their ways and blind to the injustice that they are involved with. It recognizes that, while at times naïve and brash, what young people need is experience in leading change, which can only be accomplished by getting out of the way and letting them get to it. Sierra is an amazing character and the story and setting succeed at capturing that elusive spark that makes YA powerful, subversive and, fun.Reviewed by Charles Payseur
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. a great choice for readers looking for authentic characters and a fun read By Miss Print Sierra Santiago's plans for the summer are quickly derailed when old-timers from around the neighborhood start to disappear. As soon as a strange zombie guy shows up at the first party of the summer, Sierra knows something is up even if her mother and grandfather refuse to admit that anything is remotely wrong.When one graffiti mural starts crying and others begin to fade, it's clear that something sinister is at play. Everyone in the neighborhood agrees it's vitally important for Sierra to finish the mural she started, but no one will say why.It's only when she starts hanging out with Robbie that she learns about Shadowshapers and their ability to connect to magic through art. They used to be very powerful. But that was before the Shadowshapers had a falling out years ago. And before they started dying. With only scant clues, limited experience with her newly-discovered Shadowshaping powers, and not nearly enough time, Sierra and her friends will have to think fast to save their neighborhood--and maybe the world--in Shadowshaper (2015) by Daniel José Older.Shadowshaper is Older's first novel written for the YA market and a standalone.Older uses concrete details and real locations to bring Sierra's Brooklyn to life in Shadowshaper. The story effortlessly evokes New York wandering and handles issues surrounding gentrification and the changing landscape of the city extremely well. Sierra's voice, and those of her friends, are authentically teen which only adds to the ambiance of this novel. Additionally, a diverse cast including Sierra's friends, neighborhood regulars, and Sierra's family create a great story in a sub-genre that is often frustratingly (not to mention unrealistically) white.While Shadowshaper excels with characters and setting, it unfortunately falls flat as a fantasy. The mythology surrounding Shadowshaping is slight at best with rules and mechanics that are poorly explained when they are explained at all. There is a lot of potential here that might have been better served with a longer novel or even a sequel.Breakneck action and numerous chase sequences also diminish the story and leave little room for characterization. While Sierra is very well-realized her friends often come across as stock characters with limited personality or purpose within the narrative. While it is incredibly empowering to have a book where the only white person is the villain, it was disappointing to see that villain become little quite one-dimensional by the end of the novel.Shadowshaper is a fast read. Unfortunately, many parts of the novel feel rushed. The hardcover has some obvious continuity errors with blocking (characters standing on one page and then standing again three pages later without ever having sat down for instance) and many opportunities to complicate the narrative and characters are ignored.Shadowshaper is a great choice for readers looking for authentic characters and a fun read. Recommended as an introduction to urban fantasy for readers willing to suspend their disbelief with only limited justification. Ideal for reluctant readers and anyone who likes the novels fast-paced and full of action.Possible Pairings: Tithe by Holly Black, City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, Of Metal and Wishes by Sarah Fine, Radiant Days by Elizabeth Hand, The Chaos by Nalo Hopkinson, I Am Princess X by Cherie Priest, The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan, The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds, The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff
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