A review by bookishmillennial
Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial

So creepy and some stories really have stuck with me (like I need them to leave me alone lmao), but this is a great dark fictional book to read during October/Halloweenie/autumn in general. I loved finding new indigenous authors to read from. I always appreciate commentary on how the real horrors are colonization, settler violence, and white supremacy. 

My favorites were:
  • "Kushtuka" by Mathilda Zeller
  • “The Scientist’s Horror Story” by Darcie Little Badger
  • “White Hills” by Rebecca Roanhorse
  • "Dead Owls" by Mona Susan Power 
  • "Capgras" by Tommy Orange
  • "Heart-Shaped Clock" by Kelli Jo Ford 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings