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This is an unforgettable novel. There were so many delightful plot twists and turns the narrative took that I did not see coming. The villain, Elk Head Woman, was truly haunting and the overall tone of paranoia, and dread for characters' impending doom created was remarkable. The pace was slower than expected, and the narration for some characters bordered on stream of consciousness, which took a little adjusting on my part in order to get into the novel, but once done the tale was so gripping that I didn't want to put it down. The slow burn is completely worth it once you reach the ending, which ties everything together in a genius, circular, and satisfying way. The social, political, and cultural commentary on the history of the United States and the ongoing discrimination Natives still face in the country was revelatory without seeming preachy. This book is a gift, and it's an absolute privilege for us non-Natives to be able to read it.