Thank you so much, Karimah Aliya, for this wonderfully insightful review! I'm thrilled that you appreciated the blend of mystery, faith, and magical realism—that fusion was exactly what I hoped to achieve. Your recognition of how the story weaves together "Indigenous traditions, Catholicism, and mysticism" shows you really understood the cultural complexity I was seeking to honour in the Colombian Caribbean setting. I'm particularly grateful that you highlighted the philosophical depth alongside the suspense. Leonard's journey from skeptical researcher to someone grappling with inexplicable phenomena reflects those moments we all face when our rational worldview encounters something that defies explanation. For fellow Goodreads readers considering this book, Karimah has perfectly captured what awaits: a thought-provoking exploration of faith and culture set against that "lush Colombian backdrop," where a young girl's extraordinary claim and her prophetic parrot will challenge everything Leonard thought he knew about the world. If you're drawn to stories that blend cultural richness with spiritual mystery, this might be exactly what you're looking for. Thank you for recommending it to readers who love "suspenseful and thought-provoking reads"—that's the highest praise an author can receive! Angel A
I'm particularly grateful that you highlighted the philosophical depth alongside the suspense. Leonard's journey from skeptical researcher to someone grappling with inexplicable phenomena reflects those moments we all face when our rational worldview encounters something that defies explanation.
For fellow Goodreads readers considering this book, Karimah has perfectly captured what awaits: a thought-provoking exploration of faith and culture set against that "lush Colombian backdrop," where a young girl's extraordinary claim and her prophetic parrot will challenge everything Leonard thought he knew about the world. If you're drawn to stories that blend cultural richness with spiritual mystery, this might be exactly what you're looking for.
Thank you for recommending it to readers who love "suspenseful and thought-provoking reads"—that's the highest praise an author can receive!
Angel A