Review: Great story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 22, 2013
I really enjoyed this!  Growing up in Oklahoma, and being a good portion Native American, this books was very interesting to read.  I loved the Native American roots and heritage that is portrayed, though I will say, from where I've lived, the different tribes aren't generally as friendly with one another as they are in the story.  Also, the description of Oklahoma's land and culture isn't exactly accurate, as it is generally more green- lots of trees and grass, not really much that's just dirt, and the reservation areas aren't nearly as bad as how they are described in the story.That said, I love the story of Willie and her sister, how they survive with their mother in some pretty rough situations, pretty heartbreaking, and then after losing her, are uprooted and begin to make their way.  They find a home, family, amongst their cousins and with the love of their uncles and aunt.  They begin to find out who they really are, and to finally feel like they belong.  The stories of the cousins' friends are pretty rough as well, but together, I think it makes them all fit.