I think it's a mistake to call this a horror novel, and maybe that's why it's underrated - it's more a general fiction book that only happens to be horrific due to the subject matter of MMIW. Though there is a dash of mystery thrown in.

Anyway, I really loved this book! Anna is just such a strong, empathetic character! I loved her journey and felt so much for her isolation and bullying. I loved the weaving in of the different myths. I also appreciated the way the book talked about the casino, and the way it changed the (fictional) Takoda nation. And the mentions of all the other shit - dealing with the complicated jurisdictional issues, racism, colonialism, addiction, cultural erasure, gender identity, and self acceptance - it was a poignant almost coming-of-age read. I also was thinking Grace should not have come home at the end, due to the reasons mentioned in the author's note, but upon more reflecting, I'm glad it ended the way it did.