Citation: Dimaline, C. (2021). Hunting by stars. Penguin Teen Canada.
Content Warning: Racism, genocide, murder, torture, death.
French lost his family to marrow “factories” and he’s been trying to avoid them for years. However, when he wakes up in a dark room he knows exactly where he is.
As a follow-up to The Marrow Thieves, this book provides more depth to the challenges being faced by French and the friends and family who are out looking for them. As a fast paced and action packed book, Hunting by Stars offers a thrilling experiences where readers bear witness to the tough but necessary choices that need to be made when trying to survive. The book offers a great supplement to The Marrow Thieves and brings us even closer to the beloved characters. Due to some challenging themes, the book is recommended for readers over the age of fourteen. Overall, The Marrow Thieves series should be a staple read for young adults to recognize injustices that exist in our world today.