This book took me a couple of chapters to get into, but once I was in, I was LOCKED IN. My only regret is that the raccoon wasn't more involved in more of the story. ;)

Let Sleeping Gods Lie has really interesting world building that feels like it was very well (and respectfully) researched by Ben Schenkman. That being said, I am not a member of the Native community, so I can't speak to the accuracy or whether this is cultural appropriation or not. The author does say in the afterword that he's not part of this community but had beta readers and researched with respect. I feel like I learned a lot reading this book - though sometimes it does get VERY info-dump-y. It kept up the pace enough that I was reluctant to put it down (once I got past the first few chapters). There are also a couple of twists I didn't see coming at all, which is always great in a mystery/thriller/suspense type of book!

I'll definitely be checking out more of Ben's books! :)

Urban fantasy, set in Connecticut around New Haven. That was one of the reasons for reading this book, having visited there a couple of years ago.
This is more a traditional native people, looking after the environment feel/vibe. But there’s also fictional magic involved. It’s a fun read, maybe less humour than some books in this genre. But there is a cute, chip eating racoon - don’t know if the chip eating is quite so healthy a diet😄, but a few chips certainly helps here.
This is a full story, but the ending suggests more books to come.
Thank you to Caffeinated Terrier Press and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.