Author: K.M. Huber
Publisher: SparkPress
Released: May 13, 2025
Received: ARC
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Book Summary:
Patya is fifteen years old and unprepared for the loss of her grandmother – her best friend, her rock. Adding salt to this fresh wound is what the village elders have decided to do with her grandmother’s remains, forcing Patya to say goodbye to her grandmother in several ways.
It isn’t just Patya’s emotions that are boiling to dangerous levels, as the world around her is in danger. The rain hasn’t come for years, and earthquakes are hitting with little to no warning, leaving devastation in their wake. Patya must find a way to survive what is to come and help her people follow.
My Review:
The moment I heard about Call of the Owl Woman, I knew I had to read it. This novel is one part historical fiction/fantasy, one part coming-of-age, and one part spiritual journey. Set during the sixth century in Peru, this is a fictional tale of the Nasca people, with Patya playing the leading role.
Patya is a fifteen-year-old girl who has gone through so much in her young life, and the journey has just begun. It all starts with the death of her beloved grandmother, kicking off a series of events that cannot be swayed.
The story is both deeply emotional and fascinating, as Patya has to learn a way to cope with her grief while finding a way forward during dark and dangerous times. Her story includes family (and the complications that can bring), spiritual elements, healing practices, corrupt religious leaders, and a call for forgiveness.
My only regret about Call of the Owl Woman is that it ended so quickly. I’d love to say (or learn) that Call of the Owl Woman is the first in a series. It feels like there could be more to this story, and I would happily read it if that were the case!
Highlights:
- YA Fantasy
- Peruvian Legend & Lore
- Historical Fiction/Fantasy
- Strong Female Lead
Trigger Warnings:
- Familial Death
- Gaslighting
- Injuries & Near-Death Experiences
Thanks to SparkPress for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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