When the Old Ways Are Forgotten, What Comes Back?
After meeting author Steve Ramirez at Books, Blooms, and Brews, I knew I had to dive into The Great Migration—and I’m so glad I did. This haunting, powerful story blends Indigenous themes with speculative fiction and deep emotional resonance. In this review, I reflect on the book, the experience of meeting the author, and why this story deserves to be shared.
The Great Migration by Steve Ramirez
Genre: Indigenous Speculative Fiction / Apocalyptic Literary Fiction
Author: Steve Ramirez
Audience: Upper YA & Adult
Review by: ReadMyBook.net Street Team
🌿 Meet the Author: Steve Ramirez
Before diving into the pages of The Great Migration, let me first say—Steve Ramirez is not only a gifted writer, he’s also an extraordinary human being. I had the pleasure of meeting him at Books, Blooms, and Brews, and our conversation left just as much of an impression as his storytelling.
Steve speaks with the same thoughtful clarity and soulful depth in person as he does in his writing. He carries a quiet kind of strength—the kind rooted in deep respect for people, culture, and the natural world. You can tell he writes from a place of lived truth, not just imagination.
Now let’s talk about the book that’s stayed with me ever since I cracked it open...
When the Old Ways Are Forgotten, What Comes Back?
The Great Migration by Steve Ramirez is a haunting, genre-blending novel that lingers in the mind long after the final page. It reads like a warning wrapped in poetry—slowly building, richly imagined, and deeply rooted in Indigenous wisdom.
As the world fractures and the balance between land and people slips further out of reach, the characters are faced with trials that test not just their survival—but their identity, loyalty, and spirit. In a time when nothing feels stable, choices must be made: to protect the stories, the sacred, and each other… or to lose everything to a silence that spreads like decay.
🧠 What’s It About (Spoiler-Free)
Told through the eyes of Indigenous characters, The Great Migration explores a shifting world—one where nature is out of balance and something long-buried is rising. The “migration” is both literal and spiritual, as the story moves between ancestral memory and contemporary collapse.
There’s a slow, creeping dread in the air—shadows moving just out of sight, people acting not quite alive, and signs that the earth is responding to generations of harm.
But at its core, this book isn’t about horror. It’s about remembrance. About reclaiming what was stolen and finding strength in the stories passed down through blood and earth.
✨ Our Thoughts:
Curious what we thought? Check out our review on Amazon or follow the link below to see it on Goodreads.
🔍 What Readers Are Saying (Amazon Highlights)
“A unique storyline with well-developed characters in a richly imagined universe.”
“Perfect for young adult readers—but with layered meaning for adults.”
“There’s plenty of action, and the visuals are unforgettable.”
“Some readers find the pacing slow in parts, but it builds to something powerful.”A Quote from: The Great Migration
“When a lack of information is combined with city‑wide fear, shocking revelations become an allegory for anti‑xenophobia: ‘Nothing fuels hate, as does fear.’”
📸 A Moment I’ll Always Treasure
Exchanging books with Steve Ramirez at Books, Blooms, and Brews was one of those rare, beautiful moments where everything comes full circle—reader meets author, story meets soul. It wasn’t just about swapping pages; it was about mutual respect, shared purpose, and the power of storytelling to build bridges between us.
Book exchange with Steve Ramirez at Books, Blooms, and Brews
Books like The Great Migration remind us that stories aren't just something we consume—they're something we carry. Something we pass on.
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In Light N Love,
Alice McMurtry
Happy Reading! 💛