Updating 5/27/21 to 4 stars. As time goes on, I feel more fondly and understanding of this book.

This book was difficult for me to get into. Partially because of how characters are introduced. Then attempting to keep those characters from bleeding together in my mind. As someone with Native heritage, but so definitely far removed, I wanted to find myself in these characters. I did in some ways. The ending really brings everything together in a way that makes the novel successful, however there are too many unanswered questions. I really feel fine with one or two unanswered questions, but the whole thing feels unanswered. Jacquie Red Feather was my favorite character.

I was also saddened that Orange gave thanks to Sherman Alexie post news of his alleged behaviors. Believing victims is important and it was disheartening to see that his name still stuck out.