"Small Ceremonies" by Kyle Edwards is a kaleidoscopic story depicting the lives of Indigenous people in Winnipeg.

The novel delves into the lives of Tigers' high school hockey players Tomahawk/Tommy, Clinton, and Floyd, as well as their families and community members, showcasing their struggles, perseverance, complex relationships, and dealings with poverty and systemic racism.

The book explores the transition from youth to adulthood within a culture that has been almost eradicated by their government/ historically and currently marginalized and exploited. It provides insight into how hope and lived experiences influence aspirations and actions.

I highly recommend this impactful novel. Fans of Tommy Orange and Morgan Talty will surely find it captivating. Moreover, readers who appreciate the atmospheric writing of Irish author Claire Keegan will find resonance in Edwards' very visual work, additionally, both authors connect past violence to present struggles and domestic violence to state violence.

I want to express my gratitude to NetGalley, Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for providing the ARC.