Twelve interconnected characters from indigenous communities travel to the Big Oakland Powwow, each battling their past ghosts while finding their places in a hostile world. There is Dene Oxendene, who carries his uncle's legacy of recording Native stories, fourteen-year-old Orvil performing a traditional dance for the first time, and a chorus of other individuals exploring what it means to be an "Urban Indian."

THERE THERE is a powerful tribute to the indigenous culture and community. The prologue and interlude moved me the most, where Orange covered the history of indigenous people being cheated, displaced, and massacred. While brief, the message was powerful and unforgettable, and I find myself returning to these passages repeatedly.

I also appreciate the character summary at the beginning of the book, as it would've been a struggle for me to remember all the characters, especially in such a short book