I really appreciated the Native American history and own-voice story (especially with the dedication/acknowledgment page). The sisters bond throughout the book was very interesting and I found myself turning the pages so quickly at the end, with a few plot twists!

I was instantly drawn into this mystery/thriller by it's Criminal Minds meets Bones vibe. Our main character, Syd, is a Cherokee lesbian archeologist who works for the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) identifying remains found on reservation/trust land in New England. When a skull is found with her card in its mouth on the property where her childhood best friend and her family were murdered in her home town in Oklahoma, Syd is sent to assist in the investigation. She has been away from home for 3 year, vowing not to return after saving her sister from a drug overdose. Her return to investigate the found remains coincides with her sister going missing and small town reservation drama. This is an action packed read that had me wanting to yell at Syd for some reckless behavior. The mystery that unfolded was a wild ride and I hope this is just the beginning of Syd's story. Like many Native authored novels, there was a lot of fascinating/horrifying information about the US government's treatment of Native people who were forcibly relocated to Oklahoma. This would typically be a 4 star read for me but gets the upgrade to 5 for telling a different story than most mystery thrillers out there and telling it well.

Brilliant, gripping, heartbreaking thriller.

This is an incredible book that should make every possible list of must reads this year. Buy it. Take it to the beach, to a cozy cabin, wherever. Just read it

LOVE LOVE LOVE! What a great read. This novel had me going through every emotion. Will definitely be recommending.