olivetales's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ravenlily's review
dark
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
powerlibrarian's review
5.0
What a phenomenal collection! This anthology is poignant and brings forward issues that indigenous women deal with on a daily basis. Each story is short and to the point, yet they carry so much weight in the heavy subject matter. The illustrations are beautiful and the content is disturbing and thought-provoking. This is a must read!
apolloann's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sweetbriar15's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
molly_cameron's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
seawarrior's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
This is a beautiful anthology highlighting the stories and perspectives of a diverse group of native women. The youngest contributors to the anthology are a group of middle school students, whose works close out the book with hope and joy. Each story in the anthology focuses on empowering native women by affirming their resilience both as individuals and as community members. A variety of emotions are explored within the anthology, but every one of them, anger, sorrow, helplessness, power, strength, and joy, connect to a wider narrative of the love native women have for themselves and each other, and how that love is transcendent. Highly recommended, but please mind the content warnings below.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Police brutality, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Trafficking, Racism, and Colonisation
voidboi's review
5.0
Every single contribution to this anthology is thoughtful, honest, and powerful. So much of the art is stunning. I was very impressed.
lindsayb's review
5.0
I think I first was introduced to Deer Woman through Louise Erdrich's [b:The Antelope Wife|790394|The Antelope Wife|Louise Erdrich|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1347236004s/790394.jpg|776379], and after this, I am so solidly a fan of Deer Woman. Powerful short stories here--I was brought to tears by a few. I want more.