YA Comics & Nonfiction of the Month, September 12, 2024

In recent years, stories of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls have become an increasingly common topic in the media and literature. Small mane13-year-old Reanna and her family are grieving the disappearance of Reanna’s older sister Chelsea. She disappeared on her way home from school a year ago, throwing the family into chaos. Reanna’s mother can no longer stand living on the reservation because of the memories that haunt her, so she moves to the big city, leaving Reanna, her little brother, and her father behind.

Reanna is understandably angry and confused by her mother’s decision. But it’s not just the loss of her sister and mother that keeps her up at night. It’s the way she knows she’s not alone, thanks to lights that turn on by themselves, things that move without being touched, and more.