I read a few of Stephen Graham Jones books and I was sort of let down with this one. I'm not sure what it was but it was missing something. I still enjoyed the journey. Thank you, Saga Press for this gifted copy.

I absolutely loved The Only Good Indians! While it was different than what I normally read in terms of horror, it was still wonderful. It was atmospheric, creepy, and captivating. I am happy this was my first read from Stephen Graham Jones, and I will continue to read him in the future!

I had to reflect for a bit after reading this book before writing a review. This book is a solid example of horror done right: it's fresh, it's terrifying, and it stays with you, refusing to let you go. I also appreciate the Native American representation, and this is one of the biggest reasons this book went on my 'Must Read' list. But I was also occasionally bored, and reading the book felt like a chore during sections that felt like slogs. I think the pace may be a bit too slow in some sections. Regardless, I still think that this book is 100% worth the investment and a perfect addition to any horror/thriller fan's bookshelf.

A fun and absolutely stunning book. I cannot wait for my high schoolers to get their hands on this novel.

THE ONLY GOOD INDIANS is a fantastic novel. An extremely well-written, thought-provoking and gripping suspense-horror novel about revenge, culture, identity, and tradition. Jones's characters are engaging, the story is chilling and stay-up-all-night gripping. Fantastic, and very much recommended. Stephen Graham Jones is a must-read author.

a rather superb novel, serious literature with blood in its veins. it will challenge a lot of readers emotionally

Many thanks to the publisher for an Advance Reader Copy of The Only Good Indians! I have always wanted to read Stephen Graham Jones work, and I am glad that I did with a couple of caveats. First of all I did enjoy the history elements of Native American Peoples and their culture and characteristics. It was eye opening, for me to put myself in the place of the characters and we feel the struggle to find the characters way in this world. Now this novel can be graphic at times, it is a horror novel after all! I enjoyed the story and the structure, I will not delve into that too much as there may be spoilers. The last item that I would mention that if you do not like animals being harmed, this may not be the book for you. In regards to animals, specifically there are graphic details that include dogs, that I did not enjoy. I won't say it ruined the story for me, but I certainly did not enjoy it. It did make me feel uncomfortable. But again, to end on a positive note, I thought the story and particularly the characters were incredibly strong and in depth. If you are not too squeamish, it is a interesting journey and fulfilling. Thank you for taking the time to read my review.!

A great book full of thrills and social commentary. After an exciting and intriguing beginning, the pacing does slow down a bit, but around half way through the book speeds back up. The concept is unique, a fresh take on monster horror. The commentary is clever and important. The commentary also is interwoven with the plot to make the overall book meaningful and terrifying. I highly recommend this book to horror lovers who want substance with their monsters.

I’m not saying this is the best horror I’ve ever read, but this is the best horror I’ve ever read. Got to love an own voices book that really delivers!

Man. This is the kind of book where after you finish it, you have to sit and stare at the wall for awhile as your brain fights to keep up. If you’re a horror fan, buckle up and dive right into this one because I still can’t get over it.

This book is about a night, ten years ago, when a group of Native American friends hunting in illegal territory reserved for only the elders of their tribe kill an entire herd of elk, including an elk that was carrying a baby. The group of friends feel bad, once they realize this particular elk is pregnant, and swear to her that every part of her will be used to honor her sacrifice. Years later, they will be haunted by their promise.

The story takes you inside the minds of these friends as they try to outrun their demons, written so realistically that often times I, the reader, became disoriented. It trapped me inside the story and did not let me go until it was over. I also liked the setting, because I know little about Native American culture, so it was nice to be transported inside of it for a little while.

I recommend this book if you like really effed up ess, like me. It was really, really good.

Stephen Graham Jones knows how to write suspense. The Only Good Indians kept me in tense anticipation, always wondering what was coming next. I will definitely be recommending this to readers looking for a smart horror/suspense novel.

Four friends are haunted by an event from their past. We follow the repercussions 10 years after an elk slaughter in a 2nd-person-narrative, which was unsettling.
I had a few moments where I had to double back to understand what was going on and there was a lot of gore (also tw for harm to dogs). The whole book was completely unsettling and creepy and cringy. I totally enjoyed it!

The best horror stories are ones that take everyday experiences and twist them and turn them into unknown things, when what by day looks completely normal, by night is distinctly uncomfortable. Stephen Graham Jones in The Only Good Indians does that with a culture that most readers might not know anything about. Four Native Americans do something wrong and the consequences follow them for the next ten years. However there is much more than a spooky creature;their knowledge of what they did wrong, even their acceptance of what is happening to them is shown through their culture and the everyday injustices they face. I had some problems with the execution of the story,however this is a very haunting fascinating piece of fiction.

Normally I would plow through a 300 page book within 2 days. This novel took about a week and not because of lack of interest. I was reading 40-50 pages a day and letting my brain catch up to what I had just read. There were thrills and twists and turns around ever page that made me put the book down and take a breath. This book will forever be a part of my personal library. I had a hard time reading this on my kindle and since I was approved after it was published I went to Barnes and Noble and just purchased it. What a fantastic, terrifying horror book.

This story is an interesting one to review. Its style changes as the reader moves through the different parts of the story, which could be a compelling and distinctive choice for some readers, and frustrating for others. The story itself is fascinating- going from a psychological thriller-type situation with unreliable narrator Lewis, to jumping between the use of 3rd person for Cass & Gabe and 2nd for the enemy stalking them, to an outright creature pursuit for Denorah at the finale.

I think it's a story I'd primarily recommend for anyone who wants a more cerebral horror/supernatural story. Definite content warning for animal death and gore.

"WHAT!? What did I just read?"
That is the mantra that played over and over in my head as I read through The Only Good Indians.
Content warning and a tiny spoiler: a dog dies -- I become very emotional reading about a dead/dying dog, and I know I'm not the only one.

For the first roughly 35% of the book, the pacing was a bit slow but I was interested, I really wanted to see where this story would go. I found myself reading paragraphs at times because I couldn't understand what was happening -- either because of words or phrases I'm unfamiliar with, or sometimes sentences that were a bit stilted. But, wow, am I glad I continued because once the action started, it did not stop. Never have I read a book that made me audibly gasp as many times as this one did. After that first gasp, I had a hard time putting the book down because that's when the horror element began to shine.

This concept of guilt linked with revenge, tied to Native American culture is fascinating. This wasn't the horror story I was expecting, but it was the story I needed.

Thank you to the author, Stephen Graham Jones, and Gallery Books for giving me the opportunity to read the eARC of The Only Good Indians.

This book held me captive from the start. What a wild ride with plenty of twists and turns. I am very glad to have been given the opportunity to read Stephen Graham Jones and look forward to future works. This one must go spoiler free. Everyone should dive in and enjoy the trip.

Wow! What an eloquent beautiful terrifying novel this was. It even had me crying at the end. It's rare that you end up having sympathy for the villain. The author did make us do a 180 on who we perceived the villain to be at the end though. Complete mind shake for sure.

Thank you for opportunity to read this gem.

Stephen Graham Jones is one of the most imaginative and prolific writers in the genre today. With each release, you never quite know what surprises he has in store for you. The Only Good Indians follows four childhood friends as they fight for their lives following a shocking event from their youth, the consequences of which follow them into adulthood. To go too deep into the novels plot would spoil the surprises Jones has created for readers, but I will say that Jones packs plenty of innovative scares throughout the novel. There's a little bit of many different familiar horror themes that make up the story, but Jones filters them through his own unique vision to craft a novel that is wildly unique and pure nightmare fuel.

This book what a ride! I wasn't quite sure what to expect when starting this book i thought to myself where is this going! It took me on an interesting ride. I throughly enjoy it