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A review by excavatingmytbr
Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Incredible. This book brings to life the fear and heartache impacting so many indigenous families who have had loved ones ripped from them, while dipping into the rich stories surrounding indigenous cultures. I found the interweaving of myth with the rolling head and the thriller elements of the missing girls to be a unique, effective storytelling method that kept you guessing and connecting all the various points throughout the book.
I especially love Anna though. She is the main character, of course, but her journey, struggle, and discovery of self was reflective of what so many LGBTQIA2S+ youth work through, and I can only hope they reach the beautiful equilibrium of their own making the way Anna did.
The Anthropologist in me loved the representation of Two Spirit gender identity, and how that can be embraced by the community to hold a sacred place. It’s so rare to see this represented in such a dynamic fashion, this is the representation of diversity the world needs!
The attention clearly brought to MMIW’s (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) is essential. Indigenous women experience violent crime at a rate twice as high in the US and 6 times as high in Canada than the national averages. These women are brushed over by twisted laws and fuzzy jurisdiction, and it is up to those with a voice to bring as much attention to this crisis as possible. Visit https://mmiwusa.org to learn more and support your local indigenous communities wherever possible.
I especially love Anna though. She is the main character, of course, but her journey, struggle, and discovery of self was reflective of what so many LGBTQIA2S+ youth work through, and I can only hope they reach the beautiful equilibrium of their own making the way Anna did.
The Anthropologist in me loved the representation of Two Spirit gender identity, and how that can be embraced by the community to hold a sacred place. It’s so rare to see this represented in such a dynamic fashion, this is the representation of diversity the world needs!
The attention clearly brought to MMIW’s (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) is essential. Indigenous women experience violent crime at a rate twice as high in the US and 6 times as high in Canada than the national averages. These women are brushed over by twisted laws and fuzzy jurisdiction, and it is up to those with a voice to bring as much attention to this crisis as possible. Visit https://mmiwusa.org to learn more and support your local indigenous communities wherever possible.