Moon of the Crusted Snow

I want to give credit to Native Lady Book Warrior on Youtube. after reading this, I felt as a white person I could definitely use some perspective on this story and all of its details rather than just reviewing it in a very surface level way. her video recap and review was great and it really gave me more appreciation for the book as a whole. her video: https://youtu.be/OR_tYYGDrKQ

A small, rural Anishinaabe community in northern Canada is cut off from the grid and the rest of the world during the collapse of society. The novel follows the community as they try and survive the impending winter. Everything is going smoothly until a white man shows up...
Ooooooh this is a slow burn apocalypse novel and it checks all of the boxes for me!! I loved the way the author built tension and the feeling of impending doom. It was palpable throughout the entire novel, which I really enjoyed. I also felt really connected to the characters, which doesn't always happen for me with short novels, but I felt very invested in Evan and his family and community. Overall, a fantastic read! I think I'll definitely be purchasing a copy in the future. 

This is the soft post-apocalyptic book I had been longing for since reading ‘The Singlight Pilgrims'. Rice has skillfully crafted the perfect atmospheric setting. The story takes place in a remote Anishinaabe community in northern Canada, where the sudden vanishing of communication and essential supplies from the outside world thrusts the community into an unsettling state of uncertainty. As they face the harsh realities of survival and navigate the challenges brought on by the rapidly changing circumstances, the characters come to life and I truly felt connected to them as a reader.