Killer of Enemies
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
400
Novel • Fiction
Southwestern United States • Dystopian Future
2013
YA
13-18 years
Killer of Enemies by Joseph Bruchac follows Lozen, a seventeen-year-old Apache girl in a dystopian world where technology has been destroyed by a magnetic storm. Lozen, who possesses unique ancestral abilities, is forced to hunt genetically modified monsters, the Gemods, to ensure her family's safety from the ruling class called the Ones. Despite her enslavement, she uses her skills and secret talents to navigate the dangers of this world, hoping for a future where she and her family are free.
Adventurous
Dark
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Gritty
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Joseph Bruchac's Killer of Enemies is praised for its strong heroine, Lozen, and its reflection of Apache culture, offering a fresh take on dystopian fiction. Critics appreciate its blend of action and mythology but note uneven pacing and occasional underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it is commended for its cultural depth and compelling protagonist.
Readers who enjoy Killer of Enemies by Joseph Bruchac are likely fans of YA dystopian fiction with a strong, indigenous female protagonist. Comparable to fans of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games and Veronica Roth's Divergent, they appreciate action-driven plots and themes of survival, cultural heritage, and resistance.
848 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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400
Novel • Fiction
Southwestern United States • Dystopian Future
2013
YA
13-18 years
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