A review by clairetrellahill
Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.

dark sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT is a collection of indigenous dark fiction and horror by a variety of indigenous authors—some known to me, like Rebecca Roanhorse and Tommy Orange, and others not. Some stories were funny at times, some were definitely scary, and some stories in the collection were hard to read. But I think that a short story collection that speaks to the wide range of indigenous experiences and can explore the darker aspects of their history, tales, and stories is important. My favorite from the collection was definitely Kushtuka, which Kirkus also pointed out as a stand out story.

If you enjoy horror and dark fiction this would be a good option to pick up this spooky season! NWAN releases Sept 19! Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this ARC.