Legendary Frybread Drive-in is series of short stories linked by the aforementioned Legendary Frybread Drive-In, a place that exists in all times and all places at once. Every story in this collection is a winner. I enjoyed wondering how each character would get to the Drive-In and how it would help something in their lives. It was also fun to see characters from other stories make appearances!

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I’ve been trying to hear from more native voices recently. I was actually looking for Angeline Boulley’s upcoming book, but found that she contributed to this book and decided to check it out!

I am not necessarily the target audience with this book because I’m a non-native 26-year-old, but this book was fantastic! I loved how all of the stories were so perfectly unique, but interwoven together to tell the larger story of what it means to be native.

This story took me back to the simpler times of being a high schooler and the drama and struggles that came with that (and so many of those struggles follow me a decade later).

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This is a really lovely collection of intertribal stories. It brings us into their lives and shows how people can come together. I loved the magical location of Sandy June's legendary frybread and the grandparent wisdom.
These short stories were lovely, and I really enjoyed how the stories were connected through Sandy June's, but also by the overlap of characters. At first I wasn't sure what to think about this legendary frybread location. But there was a nice cohesion between the stories, that made Sandy June's feel real and tangible. I liked the look at all of the main characters dealing with different life situations, but this made their interactions with the legendary grandparents that much more helpful and impactful. So many great authors featured in this book! I enjoyed reading all these stories and seeing them come together.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

Step into a magical, heartwarming place with the Legendary Frybread Drive-In. This anthology has a little bit of something for everyone, and is a great source to find more Native American authors to read. Throughout these interconnected stories readers become familiar with the magical Sandie June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In, a place that appears to Native people all over just when they truly need it. Through each story we meet different characters from different tribes all over the U.S. and learn about what types of issues or anxieties they might be facing. We then see how the community and care at the drive-in can help each character overcome their issues.
This anthology is uplifting and cozy, a perfect read for a hot summer's day. Beautiful prose and well-thought out characters bring the legendary drive-in to life in the reader's imagination, and will keep picky readers engaged. I will definitely be recommending this book to teens at my library and anyone who is looking for Native American fiction.

I’m not an anthology person, but I knew I needed to get my hands on this all Indigenous short story collection. I loved getting to sample many new to me authors! Each story was so comforting. They all felt like warm hugs. My only gripe is that I wish there were some queer characters or queer romantic storylines (though I’d argue that Heart Berry by Cheryl Isaacs is queer/sapphic coded). My favorite story by far was Jilly Bean and Jessa Jean by Angeline Boulley, followed by Game Night by Darcie Little Badger and Braving the Storm by Kaua Māhoe Adams. The interconnected setting of the frybread drive in is so unique. You definitely need to pick this book up and experience it for yourself!

Thanks so much to the publisher and authors for the e-ARC of this book!

This amazing collection of intertribal stories brings Indigenous people together in one magical location. All paths lead to Sandy June's for some legendary frybread and grandparent wisdom. All of the short stories were lovely, and I really enjoyed how the stories were connected through Sandy June's, but also by the overlap of characters. There's a nice cohesion in this short story collection, and this made Sandy June's feel real and tangible. Additionally, all of the main characters were dealing with different life situations, which made their interactions with the legendary grandparents that much more helpful and impactful. I love many of the authors featured in this book, so it was nice to read pieces by them.

A wonderful collection of short stories full of so much wit, reflection, and emotional depth. Booksellers and librarians must stock this on their shelves.

This is an excellent middle grade book- a phenomenal anthology of Native writers telling about the current Native experience. The stories are told from different perspectives but with a common theme tying them all together. Highly recommend!

Native voices in a shared interconnected YA anthology. I can’t get over this book. I loved every second of it. I would recommend to all of my friends and family. This should be a required reading in school.

I don't typically gravitate toward short stories, I feel like I never have enough information and am left wanting more from the authors. After reading the synopsis for Legendary Frybread Drive-in and seeing the authors who contributed, though, I was excited to dive into the interconnected stories. I loved the authors' ability to share certain details about the drive-in and certain characters, it shows the reader the amount of thought and collaboration that went into the completion of this book. I particularly enjoyed "Game Night" (which I was hesitant about initially because of the format), "Look Away", and "The Rest Will Come" but I devoured the whole anthology within 24 hours so I think it's safe to say I enjoyed most of the stories! I also very much appreciated the glossary at the end of the book, with the multiple different tribal languages used throughout the book, there were quite a few words I had never heard and didn't know the meaning of.

Thanks to Harper Collins, NetGalley, and the authors of this anthology for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Also, thanks to @Weneeddiversebooks for highlighting Legendary Frybread Drive-in as an upcoming release, which led me to read the synopsis and request the ARC.

A delicious cornerstone of community, togetherness, and belonging that serves as the focal point of this anthology. Stories by native authors offer distinct cultural perspectives while unifying under the banner of native pride and resilience. A wonderful option for young readers who enjoy magical realism, stories by diverse authors, and looking for some short stories to sink their teeth into.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC! All opinions are my own.

Legendary FryBread Drive-In is a bit different than what i am used to reading. In this book multiple indigenous writers have written a poem or story about Sandy June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In. These are put together to produce the book.

The collection of stories is beautiful. Great writing. Easy read. Geared towards a YA audience.
Definitely enjoyed it!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

WHat a lovely and heartwarming collection of stories there are in this book. I don't know what I was expecting exactly when I opened this book but what I got was certainly much more then I every dreamed of. The stories with in are do bright and open and honest. I loved the characters and culture and food. I found the focus and the morals or the ideas and the shared wisdom just so increadably magical. This colletion is one to cheraish and will be a wonderful addition to everyones bookshefl! I loved it!

The stories in this collection are so hopeful and uplifting. The way that the magical realm of The Legendary Frybread Drive-In brings the characters exactly what they need is a comfort we all need to read in these trying times.

I thoroughly enjoyed the 18 interconnected short stories in this YA anthology, each offering a fresh perspective on the central themes of identity, family, and connection.

“I Love You, Grandson” and “Braving the Storm” were my absolute favorites—two very different stories that explored similar themes and hit me right in the heart.

A beautifully crafted collection that leaves a lasting impression.

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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Okay, so I loved this. I mean, I love a good anthology to begin with, but the concept behind this was really unique. That all these authors came together collaboratively to conceptualize the drive-in and the little overlaps throughout felt like magic. I've never read an anthology that felt so cohesive but still kept the uniqueness of the stories and the authors' individual voices. The stories ranged from heart-wrenching to sweet and tender. I want more collaboration like this. Thank you HarperCollins for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

My first choice is never short stories but I saw who the authors were and it had me intrigued. Plus, a book with all native authors always has me excited. Every author had their own concept on what the "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" was but they all held the Drive-In deeply to their heart. The Drive-In for every story was a place of nostalgic, comfort, a place for answers. Every story brought a different emotion.

There were three stories that really stood out to me:

- Game Night by Darcie Little Badger
- Braving the Storm by Kaua Mahoe Adams
- Jilly Bean and Jessa Jean by Angeline Boulley

I felt like I could relate to one character in each story. I think the same would go for all when they pick up this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollin for this advanced readers copy for a honest review.

Firstly I would like to thank NetGalley and the Heartdrum Harper Collins Publishing for the advanced copy of this book. Truly a pleasure to read!

This book is a YA anthology that will reach out and engage many ages. Each story is connected via one consistent location , Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive In, and small interwoven details from other stories. The Legendary Frybread Drive In represents a unique utopia of sorts as it serves to create solutions for each character and their varied troubles. The mystical drive in is run by a group of tribal elders with plenty of wisdom and traditions to share . Isn’t that what we all desire most days? Connections to our heritage , wisdom from our ancestors, a shared safe space and the peace that comes with knowing your problems aren’t always as big as they feel.

This anthology was put together wonderfully. I was engaged throughout each story and often times didn’t want them to end. The various authors brought a pleasant variety of writing styles and issues forward while maintaining a strong cohesiveness to the other story lines. The pacing in each story individually and as a whole was perfect in my opinion. While I have read a couple of these authors before , I was thankful for the introduction to many new voices as well. I look forward to buying physical copies to share with some local libraries , schools & some friends/family . From middle grades to old age this is a feel good book everyone should enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Heartdrum for the advance reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

I am a sucker for a good anthology. The reason being you get to read different authors in a quick and concise way. It is a great introduction to an authors writing style. This anthology was special because it centers around indigenous voices. I loved the concept of a central “dream” of this drive in known for their fry bread but also for bringing people together. Stunning, powerful, beautiful. A must read.

Imagine a place where you can find the exact thing that you need but did not realize it. Are you trying to cook a huge amount of a cultural delicacy for your friend whose town you moved from and you miss them desperately? Do you need to connect with your culture because you are feeling disconnected? Has someone you really think you’re going to idolize let you down and you need to process that? Do you have unconscious biases about who can share what identity and need an elder to gently but firmly correct you?

Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive-in is the place for Native families, individuals, and communities to connect with the elders, each other, and themselves. In this set of interconnected stories, each teen comes across the food truck and surrounding liminal and makes itself known to you when you need it. Here, you can eat and watch a concert alongside elders long-passed, beloved grandparents, or friends who live hundreds of miles from you. You might be put to work – because everyone gives so that everyone can draw from the well of community that is very intentionally created.

I was drawn to this collection because I enjoyed Harvest House, Leitich Smith’s previous YA work (referred to me by the inimitable Missprint). I was a little wary, though, of the format, because short stories do not always work for me. The collections that do work for me tend to have an overlapping setting or cast of characters, which this book promised, but I was not sure about the multiple authorship. It was so pleasant to find myself completely drawn in by the concept of Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive-in. I wanted this place, this state of being to exist. The way that visitors were put to work as part of the community that gives as well as takes out resonated. But in addition to the collective’s descriptions of the spiritual need, there were more earthly concerns. The food depictions throughout dangled delicious smells, flavors, and textures in front of me that made me want to seek out a place to try them. I am going to re-read it and write down everything and relish in the descriptions.

Some stories worked better than others; I particularly enjoyed the role-playing game of Darcie Little Badger’s Game Night, as the story unravels through the message board. Angelline Boulley’s Jilly Bean and Jessa Jean highlights the tensions between rural and urban cousins and explores the idea of who is Native enough. Similarly, Language Lesson by Jen Ferguson highlights the importance of language to a sense of belonging. Throughout, there are themes of how people explore their identity, how they inherit and embody it, and the different ways and degrees to which those can manifest. As someone outside the identities and cultures displayed here, I really appreciated the range of ways of being, stages of life, and expressions of self that the authors probed here.