Amy (amy_alwaysreading)'s Reviews > Blood Sisters

(4.5⭐️) Many thanks to my friends at @prhaudio for the #gifted copy of this audiobook. 
 
Riveting. Powerful.  Emotional. 
 
Action packed with dynamic themes and deep bonds of sisterhood.  Lillie delivers a full bodied novel perfect for Native American Heritage Month. 
 
Syd Walker, a Cherokee archeologist working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, returns to her hometown when a skull is found with her BIA badge in its jaw.   With her job turning personal, Syd is forced to examine her identity and past trauma.
 
This propulsive plot is full of suspense and kept me on the edge of my seat as the twisty storyline unfolded.  The well-drawn characters are full of complexity, and the backdrop is vividly depicted.   
 
But where this book really shines is in the exploration of culture and history.   The spotlight is adeptly placed on the Indigenous experience and the vast injustices faced, past and present.  Drawn from research as well as the #ownvoices author’s experience, the content is authentic and heartfelt. 
 
“Nearly 85% of American Indian and Alaskan Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime.”
 
Raw and impactful, this is a crime thriller that delivers. 
 
🎧 Narrated by Indigenous voices, Carolina Hoyos and Erin Tripp enhance the cultural aspects of the read while also capturing the suspense and tension.