This is one of the best books I’ve ever read. The incredible storytelling and the descriptions in the text bring the characters to life so clearly. It is a roller coaster of an emotional journey, it is the Diné Mad Max that we have been promised and so much more. The amount of plot and backstory and character development from five average books is in this one book. Rebecca Roanhorse is such a fantastic author.

I would feel irresponsible if I didn’t mention how dark this book gets. I had to stop reading for a few weeks because the imagery was too graphic for me. After finishing the book, I now know that everything, every word, every horrific thing has its purpose. There is no gratuitous violence in this book. But if you don’t have a strong stomach, it may be best to read it in small sections.

I think that everyone should read this book. This is a new wave in dystopian fiction and I’m so happy to ride it.