This was a very emotional read. I felt sorry for the main character and all the trade by that she went through. The writing felt stilted and the book seemed to be rushed at parts. Nevertheless, this was a fascinating read about a little known culture.

***Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.***

Oh how my heart aches reading this incredibly emotional and distressing tale. My soul is crushed to know this is the cruel reality of so many natives, and even similar to some of the experienced atrocities of family members of folks that i know. I am so invested in thee characters I simply must know if they get to see their loved ones and live a better life again! It is impossible not to become fully engrossed in this story and the narrative woven by its lead, Thunder. I am distraught to be sure, but so in love with this character and obsessed with knowing that she has had her revenge so she can heal. I desperately will be awaiting the subsequent installments. I hope people will read this and also consider researching the history of Native Americans and residential schooling, especially in light of recent developments with Canadian institutions. There’s so much to learn so we don’t allow history to repeat itself!

This book was not for me, but I don't normally enjoy historical fiction. The dialogue felt a bit stilted and the story was slow in some parts. I also wish they had included some Apache language, especially for the characters' names as a lot of meaning gets lost in translation, but my understanding is the original author was affiliated with a different tribe (Cherokee) and this was completed posthumously by a non-native friend of the author.

I really appreciated this story. The rawness of it was so powerful, and i don't believe it was "too much", as our countries history was truly built off the backs and murders of slaves and the indigenous. I loved every part of this story and will definitely be reading part 2. I need to know what happens to Thunder and how she perseveres!

A good read for me plot was interesting too. The story was slow paced at some points but overall it was great. The plot was intriguing too.

I have never read any books that feature Native Indians and I have realised it is a genre that I really like. It was well written with a gripping storyline and with well developed characters that were relatable and likeable, especially the protagonist I loved her. I was completely enchanted and couldn't put it down. Not only do I look forward to more in this series but from this genre in general. I will definitely recommend this book I loved it.

A well-told, gripping, story about a very admirable and courageous female protagonist.

The first novella in a series of historical Native American fiction, Talks Like Thunder: Red With Native Blood, follows Talks Like Thunder, who, at the beginning of the story, is brought from her White Mountain Apache village to live with her grandfather in a Chiricahua village. Possessing a strong desire to prove herself, Talks Like Thunder receives training to be a warrior as she ages, and the story progresses.

You will root for Talks Like Thunder throughout the entire book, and share in her triumphs and in her pain.

It was a fantastic story! I was really impressed the whole time I read it! I’m looking forward to reading the second in the series.

I don’t think that this novel was for me. I appreciated what it was trying to do but I wasn’t a fan. The writing and story didn’t follow together