landofkait 's review for:

Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina

5.0

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was a haunting story about what it means to be an Indigenous person, a sister, and someone who sees the truth when no one else does. Anna was brave, stubborn, spirited, and, more importantly, a storyteller. This shined a light on the real perils of missing Indigenous woman, highlighting a too sad reality that they face. Anna was a perfect vehicle for this story that Medina put together beautifully. While the Takoda tribe is fictional, his author’s note discusses the tribes he pulled stories from and it is clear to see how much care and consideration he put into this work. The time period is ambiguous (pre-booming technology), but lends to the feeling of otherness that permeates this book. This really is a fantastically haunting story.