Thanks to Berkley for the gifted copy

When Cherokee archeologist Syd Walker gets a call from her boss in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) about her Oklahoma hometown, Syd knows it's nothing good. Syd is asked to return home to investigate a mysterious skull; even worse, her sister, Emma Lou, has gone missing. Syd refuses to let Emma Lou's disappearance or the remains ignored—even if not everyone is glad to have Syd home.

BLOOD SISTERS is a fast-paced and unputdownable thriller/mystery with the full package—the plot is captivating, the characters are well-developed, and the topics of missing indigenous girls/women are deeply examined.

I appreciate Lillie's exploration of the many injustices indigenous communities face. From stealing land, overexploiting the environment, health disparities, drug addiction, gentrification, corruption within the BIA, to missing women & two-spirit individuals, Lillie brilliantly weaves a story that covers various aspects while preserving the tension with mind-blowing twists!

From the ending, it sounds like there will be a sequel to BLOOD SISTERS, and I'm beyond excited to see where Syd's work & life take her next. For fans of Angeline Boulley, BLOOD SISTERS is the perfect read for you