Cis H. (californiadreamin) reviewed on 10/9/2022 + 279 more book reviews

Part ghost story, part coming of age, part murder mystery, part cop drama, interesting read.

Rita is native Navajo who grew up on Navajo Nation with her grandmother. Story shifts between Rita's childhood and current day, showing us the difficulties of growing up with Navajo beliefs and fitting into American society. Rita has the gift of seeing dead people, which helps with her work as forensic photographer but is against beliefs of Navajo culture. She's in constant conflict with these two societies.

Story takes us thru several crime scenes that Rita photographs. If you're squeamish, this might not be the book for you. Author describes details of body parts, ghosts with injuries, etc.

Author Ramona Emerson's debut novel shows us she is indeed a worthy writer. I'll follow to catch her next one.

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