Populated by incredibly well-rounded, lovable, flawed characters, this book is incredible. I cried. I fell hard. I loved it so much.

I'm not really sure what I wanted out of this book but I'm pretty sure it wasn't this. It was a slow look at these characters, their secrets and worries. Perhaps too slow. It takes a long time to reveal fairly simple elements, complicated by a sort of magical thinking. There were times where it wasn't really clear to me what was happening. While the ultimate resolution was interesting, the journey getting there was plodding.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book pulled off an absolutely incredible feat, truly. It took so many current social issues and packed them all into one book without making any of them feel forced and while giving all of those issues time and space to breathe, and it was masterfully done. A non-exhaustive list of issues that have a light shined on them in this book: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Girls, Women and Two Spirits, depression, learning disabilities and differences, power imbalances and the abuse of that power, friendship breakups, anti-capitalism, anti-Blackness, etc. And it does all of that while also being an actually entertaining book filled with drama, heart, romance, great character development, and excellent friendships.

This story is driven by its characters as they grow through self-discovery during a tough period in their lives. They are connected by a hole-in-the-wall pizza joint, a scumbag teacher, and childhood adversity. I thought the voices were incredibly unique, helping each chapter build on the mystery of the missing person, relationship tension, and personal motivations. My only complaint would be the mystery of it all was wrapped up quite cleanly and rather suddenly. The book, as a whole, was not about Kiki at all, and I think the plight of the increasing number of missing indigenous women should have been highlighted more.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

A great YA read full of diverse characters. I really like how author Jen Ferguson explores issues that are real and how they do not shy away from speaking up.

In her novel Those Pink Mountain Nights, Ferguson creates a gripping, heartbreaking, urgent story that's critical for students and adults alike. By narrating the story through the lens of indigenous characters, she gives voice to teenagers not often represented in literature and our modern culture at large. And while shining a bright light on often ignored social issues including violence against indigenous women, mental illness, and culturally embedded racism, Ferguson manages to handle each issue with careful, deft, deft hands, providing a gorgeous exploration into what it is to be a disenfranchised teen. Highly recommend.

This book was fine, but ultimately didn’t really stay with me. I loved the portrayal of different messy teenagers though and would love to see more by this author!

This book, woah, I devoured it! I read Jen Ferguson’s debut then immediately picked up THOSE PINK MOUNTAIN NIGHTS, and even across the two books her growth as a writer is evident. This book gave me so many feelings and broke my heart in so many little ways, but in the end it is a story of hope, of community, and the power of being open to changing your mind about the people around you. Jessie, Berlin, and Cam are all such flawed characters, but they are doing their best with the tools at their disposal, and seeing their individual and collective growth over the course of a week fills my heart so much.

I did not have time to download and read this book before it was archived, so I'm unable to leave a review.

I shared this book at NCTE and ALAN, and I've been including it on my best books of the year lists and presentations to teachers. I love it so much.

I absolutely adored The Summer of Bitter and Sweet so I had the highest hopes for Those Pink Mountain Nights - and they were spot on. This sophomore novel from Ferguson retains what I loved about the first - these tender character developments and portrayals - all while telling a story that has equal parts of mystery and friendship. With a sense of history before page one, Those Pink Mountain Nights drops us into the midst of a story which feels big - this kind of sinister mystery of where Kiki is - and this daily life story about pizzas and new friends.

Those Pink Mountain Nights offers a captivating narrative with well-developed characters that breathe life into the story. Each character feels vital, contributing depth and nuance to the unfolding plot. The mystery woven into the narrative serves as an intriguing background, enhancing the overall storytelling experience. The delicate balance between character development and the enigmatic backdrop creates a compelling synergy that keeps the reader engaged. Against the mesmerizing backdrop of pink mountain nights, the story unfolds with a perfect blend of suspense and emotional resonance, making it a memorable and enjoyable read.

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This was such a cute little love story with fun and interesting characters that I wanted to befriend. There was so much heart in this story and really felt like how teenagers act. I can’t wait to read more by Jen Ferguson.

Jen Ferguson has proven she’s a writer to watch. Like her award-winning debut, The Summer of Bitter and Sweet, this is a hard-hitting heavy story. Please read the trigger warnings. It makes the best new books list because of its cathartic and empowering message. Especially as it relates to Indigenous people in Canada (Jen is biracial–Metis and Canadian settler).

THIS BOOK!!! THIS AUTHOR!!! Y'all it's so hard writing a book with more than one point-of-view character, and Jen Ferguson does this brilliantly in TPMN. Each story has its own role to play, and the three weave together so well in an effortless way.

We need more stories like this that shed light on Indigenous girls/women being kidnapped. It's horrific how these stories are hidden and ignored, and Ferguson does a great job of making these issues known. While this is a major part of the book, there's also so much hope and love (love of family, of friends, of place (the pizza parlor), etc.) I wish I could catch up with these kids in 10 years and see what they're up to, but for now I'll settle with my own hopes and dreams for them.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of the novel (delayed review). 3.75ish/5 stars.

I liked this one a lot more than Ferguson's other novel, but I also did enjoy the other one too. What I like most about Ferguson's books are the BIPOC (especially Indigenous rep) without it explicitly being the main plot point. The characters simply ARE BIPOC rather than it being one of the main points and parts of the plot. Yes, it influences the plot (as it should), but it's not tokenism or the main focus -- normalizing the experiences.

I liked all the different characters in this one, and for being multiple POVs, I didn't mind the switching in the chapters. The plot was interesting since it involved saving the pizza place they all worked at while also trying to solve the mystery of Kiki, a missing indigenous friend and cousin of the characters. There were some anxious elements, but it wasn't the main plot. I also enjoyed the different queer and mental representations.

*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for an honest review*

Oh. My. God. This is in the top runners for my favourite book of the year. I LOVED THIS. The prose? The message behind the story? The POEMS? 10/10 YES YES YES.

As someone who lives in Alberta (near Edmonton) and has visited Canmore a few times, I loved this. There’s not many books set in Alberta, and this was a nice change. And the message behind the story about MMIWG2S is one that needs to be in books more. MMIWG2S is something that every Canadian, and to be honest every person, should know about and understand *why* it’s such a big problem. The Canadian Government may seem like it’s less racist than our neighbours the USA, but trust me and this book that the government is better at hiding its racism. Lots of people that aren’t Canadian don’t know about Residential Schools and the history of how the government treats Indigenous people of Canada. And I think Those Pink Mountain Nights is a book that SHOULD be talked about more because it brings awareness to MMIWG2S and the racism Indigenous people face here.

I LOVED her debut, The summer of bitter and sweet and think her latest is equally as good (if not better!). This story follows a group of Indigenous teens who work at their local Pizza Parlor and are worried about the disappearance of one of their friends.

Tackling some heavy topics, including violence against Indigenous women, sexual assault, teen pregnancy and more. I enjoyed that this story revolved as much around the break up and reconciliation of platonic relationships as it did romantic ones.

Full of found family, queer teens that care and a relatable diverse cast of characters. This is another standout YA story that was also great on audio. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!!