Tara's Reviews > Sisters of the Lost Nation

I'm not a huge fan of horror or fantasy, so this took me by surprise. I loved the main character Anna Horn, who is a member of the "Takoda" tribe (fictionalized by Medina, who is himself part of the Tunica-Biloxi tribe). Loved spending time with her thoughts, her spunk, her refusal to be labeled and her desire to just be herself, her ability to tune in to nature and myth. The plot has been done before, but the characters make you care. Bullying is a factor, and Medina takes it on with deep empathy. I admired how he opens chapters and creates fresh metaphors. Infused with Native American mythology that sometimes borders on horror, this was a great, fast-paced, absorbing read, and focuses on how one can only reach one's full potential through change. 4.5 stars.