A moving, vibrant catalogue of one extraordinary year, and the two souls intertwined over its course. Genre-bending, intimate, and filled with soul, TA moving, vibrant catalogue of one extraordinary year, and the two souls intertwined over its course. Genre-bending, intimate, and filled with soul, The Sentence is a tragically beautiful ode to stories and reconciliation, of reformation and finding kindred spirits. It is a contemporary ghost story that has a catalogue of deeper messages, a whisper of the past, with all of its pain and regrets, but a nudge to the future with its uncertainty and promise. For bookish people who have found solace within pages, for those who hear the hidden tones in the everyday, and for those who have had both the worst and the most transformative years of their lives. ...more
A disturbing account of the real life murders that changed the face of American investigation tactics and permanently harmed the Osage Nation. Filled with historical and cultural details, Killers of the Flower Moon shows the limitless greed and racism that powered American colonialism, and the endless lengths men are willing to go to in order to take not only what they want for themselves, but to forcibly remove it from someone that they deem unworthy of having it. This book also showcases the meticulously crafted idea of justice in the American legal system, and the ways in which it was broken from its foundation, teeming with conspiracy and cover up. Timely, haunting, and deeper than even this book exposes, the crimes that plagued the Osage Nation have had a lasting effect of trauma, loss, and tension, forever reminding the land and people the terrible consequences of envy, treachery, and prejudice....more
A haunting, seductive collection that explores the many transformations we undergo in life, and the complexities of love and identity. With gorgeous imagery honoring the land, the mind, and the heart, Rose Quartz is a series of vignettes of what it means to hurt, to heal, to fall in love, to confront the past and future simultaneously. It is also a candid look into the indigenous experience in contemporary society, confronting the various and enduring losses and struggles; for land, for traditions, for memories not tinged with heartbreak, for time long gone by, for security. Each poem adds depth of emotion and a layer of magic to LaPointe’s message, a wonderfully profound mix of the sacred and the everyday, the humble and grand, the sorrow and joy. A lush collection that is both an open love letter to the winding roads of life, and people who walk alongside us, the ones who made the path....more
A heartbreaking modern classic on trauma, culture, and healing. Ceremony is an all-encompassing journey of redemption, a raw look into the cost of warA heartbreaking modern classic on trauma, culture, and healing. Ceremony is an all-encompassing journey of redemption, a raw look into the cost of war, and the hard truths of living with trauma and grief. It is an exploration of the ways in which we try to break our own cycles of hate, pain, guilt, the paths we follow towards healing, self acceptance. It asks: what is medicine? Who determines our identity? How can we surrender to the realities of our world while finding the beauty in it? This novel is an ode to the never ending power of stories, of dreams, a testament to the fluid mirages of memory and the destructive tendencies of men. A gorgeously nuanced story within a story, filled with the magic of emotions and beliefs passed on with the times. ...more
An atmospheric, gritty coming of age surrounded by myths, secrets, and chilling revelations. Moody and compelling from start to finish, Sisters of theAn atmospheric, gritty coming of age surrounded by myths, secrets, and chilling revelations. Moody and compelling from start to finish, Sisters of the Lost Nation is a confrontation of many ghosts; of memory, of silence, of all those lost to an oppressive system, and a dissection of the hard truths of colonialism and culture erasure. Expertly weaving together folklore and the contemporary indigenous coming of age experience, this novel tackles issues such as MMIWG head on. It is also an exploration of gender identity, self acceptance, and navigating the gap between tradition and modernity. Honest and horrific, but not without hope, this timely novel is a firm affirmation that try as they might, the government is loosing its ability to silence marginalized communities, and the voices of the lost will be unearthed by the voices of today’s youth. ...more
A breathtaking family saga on love and storytelling. Following three generations of a Dakhota/Sioux family and the dolls who shaped their childhoods, this novel is a harrowing look into the immense cruelty colonial America imposed on indigenous communities. Eloquently written and overflowing with emotion, A Council of Dolls is a devastating account of generational trauma and the ways in which we attempt to encapsulate all of the loves and losses, the relationships we have with the women who paved the way for us, on paper. Blending fact and fiction into an incredibly powerful journey of trauma and healing, this is a novel that radiates with the memories that become tangible, the precious things that have the power to transform our surroundings, to fuel our imaginations and hearts, to push us gently forward, to live on, and live with love. A courageous, wise work of endless heart....more
An emotionally rich, imaginative series of vignettes that capture the struggles and reflections of five generations of Métis women and the animals thaAn emotionally rich, imaginative series of vignettes that capture the struggles and reflections of five generations of Métis women and the animals that inhabit their ancestral land. Weaving tradition and modernity, past and present, life and death, A Grandmother Begins the Story is a poignant look into generational trauma, forgiveness, and facing one’s own mortality, one’s place in the world. A tribute to stories, memories, and the never ending cycles of death and rebirth, this uniquely formatted narrative gives insight from the land, the people, the animals, the dreams, reeling from colonialism and erasure, aching to find secure footing, holding dear what has been taken. Ambitious, heartfelt, and with a resounding note of resilience, this novel is a triumph of the art of passing down secrets, visions, love. ...more
A frighteningly fun anthology of indigenous horror fiction. From darkly humorous to deeply disturbing, Never Whistle at Night discusses monsters of every making, from ancient spirits to the men who walk among us. Complex and nuanced, each story highlights the doubled edged swords of revenge, the ever shifting sands familial ties, the elusive grasp of legacy, the ways in which identity is discovered, preserved. A dynamic collection that encases the hard truths of American history in incredibly impactful stories that shimmer with the unknown, the voices of those lost, those waiting to be found....more
A haunting, visceral novel on the contemporary Native American experience. Told through the eyes of twelve characters as they find themselves irreversibly intertwined, There There is a nuanced exploration on violence, generational trauma, and finding cultural identity in a society that has tried for centuries to erase it. This novel discusses the ideas of belonging, of recovery, and of the elusiveness of hope in such a riveting way; its grit and passion shines through the pages, leaving us with an ending that is incredibly impactful. An amazingly insightful and emotional read, one that needs to be experienced....more
A raw, imaginative novel on power of artistic expression, and the freedom of living one’s truth. Through a vivid spectrum of colors, memories, notes, A raw, imaginative novel on power of artistic expression, and the freedom of living one’s truth. Through a vivid spectrum of colors, memories, notes, this story highlights the devastation of generational trauma and racism, the ways in which society encourages people to shrink, to pass, to be silent. Notes on Her Color is a heartrending reflection on motherhood, mental health, and self discovery; it is a celebration of queerness and the power to forge one’s own identity, to reclaim and thrive in the skin which others scrutinize. Devastating and hopeful at once, this is a powerful story filled with music, and echoes. ...more
A poignant family saga of hurt and healing. Deeply heartfelt and pulsing with emotion, Calling for a Blanket Dance is look into the struggles, regrets, and simple joys of one Indigenous and Mexican family as they pass their traditions and hopes on over several generations. With engaging prose and a vibrant cast of characters, this debut is both a vulnerable and a comforting work; it is an exploration of the ways we are torn between worlds, identities, expectations, the ways we are torn apart and pieces back together. It is a look at the families who endure, who find their way back to one another. Honest, endearing, and as richly detailed and weathered as a prized heirloom, this is one novel that has a wonderful dance to behold, a voice of its own, that calls to be heard....more
A surreal, haunting debut on otherness, motherhood, and generational cycles. Mind-bending and original, And Then She Fell is a dizzying and vivid lookA surreal, haunting debut on otherness, motherhood, and generational cycles. Mind-bending and original, And Then She Fell is a dizzying and vivid look at identity, what we piece together from our traditions, loved ones, and what we invent for ourselves. It is an examination of the power of storytelling, and how we decide how certain stories should be told, how language can both empower and ensnare us. This is a novel that tackles hard truths head on, looking at racism, misogyny, classism, and all the ways in which women, especially women of color and indigenous women, are told to “be good,” are expected to be the exception to the western image made of them, or to embody it perfectly. Honest and raw in its depiction of mental health and generational trauma, this is also an ode to the familial bonds, to traditions, to cultural pride and resistance to oppression. A dynamic, powerful debut that is as effective as it is ambitious, gorgeously written and long lasting in its unease. ...more
A riveting exploration of one one of America’s most romanticized, yet exploited and silenced women. The Lost Journals of Sacajawea shed light on the brutal reality behind the girl who is so widely recognized, yet so wholly unknown. This poetic and dreamlike account holds nothing back when exposing the raw truths on colonialism, misogyny, abuse, and overshadowing that indigenous communities faces at the hands of European men, and the ways in which those overwritten truths have continued to alter our perception of history today. Immersive and bleak, but with a haunting clarity that lasts long after reading....more
A wistful and candid exploration of dreams, grief, and culture. Told through the dreams and memories of a young Cree woman processing a traumatic loss, Bad Cree is an exemplary work that walks the line between beautiful and horrific; it is disturbing but holds a great deal of love and forgiveness as well. This novel is a testament to the strength of family, especially to the woman who hold so much within themselves to preserve their children, culture, and future. Although bursting with elements of horror, this is ultimately a story of healing and of celebrating community and the power of dreams. Unique and heartfelt to its core....more
A novel of unearthing dark truths. Atmospheric, gritty, and filled with angst, White Horse is a novel that is filled with tension, between characters A novel of unearthing dark truths. Atmospheric, gritty, and filled with angst, White Horse is a novel that is filled with tension, between characters and the literal ghosts of their pasts. This novel sheds light on the darker sides of history, and exposes the hidden terrors that some would do anything to keep buried. The paranormal aspect is welcome and serves as an effective metaphor for trauma and injustice. White Horse is a quick read for horror buffs who also enjoy societal commentary. ...more
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