Who is this book for?
- Readers who enjoy challenging, literary horror fiction.
- Fans of historical fiction blended with supernatural elements.
- Those interested in Native American history and perspectives.
- Readers who appreciate complex, layered narratives.
- People who enjoy fresh takes on vampire mythology.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers looking for a fast-paced, easy-to-follow horror story.
- Those sensitive to graphic violence or disturbing historical content.
- People who prefer straightforward narratives without multiple timelines.
- Readers who dislike having to work to understand unfamiliar terminology.
- Those who prefer their horror to be purely supernatural rather than historical.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Powerful exploration of historical trauma and Native American genocide
- Creative blend of vampire lore with Indigenous mythology
- Compelling antihero/monster character in Good Stab
- Atmospheric use of Native American idiom and language
- Sheds light on lesser-known historical events like the Marias Massacre
- Fresh and unique take on vampire mythology
- Thought-provoking themes around colonization, racism and revenge
- Vivid and visceral horror elements
- Ambitious and complex narrative structure
- Strong audiobook production praised by some readers
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Slow pacing and repetitive sections, especially in the middle
- Dense and challenging prose that some readers found difficult to follow
- Use of unfamiliar Native terminology without explanation confused some readers
- Frame narrative structure felt disjointed to some
- Some found the historical elements more horrifying than the supernatural horror
- Length of the book (448 pages) felt excessive to some readers
- Etsy's modern-day sections felt out of place to some
- Graphic violence and gore may be too much for some readers
- Lack of glossary or explanations for Native terms
- Some felt the book required too much effort/concentration to read
